Kerala Tour Packages

Jain temples at Jainemedu

One of the few remaining traces of Jainism in Kerala, the Jain temples at Jainemedu is now counted amongst one of foremost historical sites in the state. The temple complex comprising of 20 ft wide and 32 ft long granite architecture is located on the western suburbs of Palakkad town. Idols of prominent Jain Yaskshinis and Tirthankaras are displayed inside as testimony of Jain presence in the region.

The Jainimedu town itself is not short on historical significance either, as this is where the legendary Poet Kumaranasan wrote the epic poem ‘Veenapoovu’. Historically, the Jain temples were built in the 14th century whereas its theatre (Koothambalam) is recorded to have been built in the 15th or 16th century. Apart from Jain followers, the temple complex is visited in large numbers by people from all religions.

How to reach

By Air: The nearest airport is at Coimbatore at a distance of 55 kilometers.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is 19 kilometers from Thrithala at a place called Pattambi.