Birudur Adhinathar Jain Temple – Thiruvannamalai

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Birudur Adhinathar Jain Temple – Thiruvannamalai

Birudur, Thiruvannamalai District,

Tamil Nadu 604408

Moolavar

Adhinathar

Introduction

• The Jain Temple is dedicated to Adhinathar, located in Birudur village, near Vandavasi in the Thiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu.
• Birudur is situated 4 km from Vandavasi town on the Melmaruvathur road.
• The temple is constructed in the Dravidian architectural style and provides boarding facilities for Jain ascetics.
• Sri Adhinathar is the presiding deity, and he graces the devotees from the sanctum.
• The Sanctum Vimana is two-tiered, with four Thirthankar idols in sitting postures at the bottom and in standing postures at the top, accompanied by Chamara maids beneath the shikara and kalasha.
• The nearest railway station is Melmaruvathur, about 25 km away from Birudur. The closest airport is in Chennai.

Puranic Significance

• The temple is said to be over 1000 years old, showcasing the rich Jain tradition and Dravidian architecture.
• The Sanctum Vimana is a two-tier structure, with the bottom portion featuring four seated Thirthankar idols and the top portion featuring four standing Thirthankar idols. Chamara maids are also depicted.
• Ardhamandapam houses statues of Komuga Yaksha and Chakreshwari Yakshi on both sides of the aisle.
• The temple contains several metal idols of Thirthankars, including:
  • 24 Thirthankars cluster
  • Navadevatha
  • Mahameru
  • Rathnathraya Thirthankars
  • Bhagavan Bahubali
• Shri Mahaveera’s stone engraved idol, along with a 24 Thirthankar cluster and Chadurmugi, are placed on platforms.
• The Mahamandapam in the fore chamber features a daily pooja platform with a metal idol of Moolavar and a Muhamandapam protected by an iron grill and doors for safekeeping of valuables.
• On the north and south of the entranceway, there are two pavilions:
  • North pavilion: Yakshas and Yakshis shrine.
  • South pavilion: Navagraha idols.
• Adjacent to the temple is an altar and Manasthampam made from a single stone pillar with four Thirthankar engravings at the bottom and a vimana at the top.
• A 16-feet monolithic statue of Shri Mahaveera, resembling the gigantic statue of Bhagavan Bahubali at Shravana Belagola, was installed in AD 2012.

Festivals

• The temple conducts daily poojas, special poojas, and annual festivals.
• Urchavams (temple festivals) are celebrated, though specific dates and celebrations are not detailed.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/adhinathar-jain-temple-birudur.html

Century/Period

1000 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Birudur

Nearest Railway Station

Melmaruvathur

Nearest Airport

Chennai, Puducherry

Location on Map

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