Deepangudi Deepanayaga Swamy Jain Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Deepangudi Deepanayaga Swamy Jain Temple, Deepangudi, Thiruvarur district- 612603 Phone: +91 9698456887

Deity

Rishabadev

Introduction

• Location: Deepangudi Village, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu
• Deity:
  • Main Deity: Rishabadev (also known as Deepanayaga Swamy)
• Age: Believed to have been built during the 11th Century A.D.
• Architectural Style: Follows Dravidian architecture.
• Accessibility:
  • Approximately 6 km from Engan, 17 km from Thiruvarur, 9 km from Thirukkannamangai, and 110 km from Trichy.
  • Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvarur
  • Nearest Airport: Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)

Puranic Significance

• Origin of the Village Name: Deepangudi Village is named after the deity Rishabadev.
• Historical Connections:
  • It is believed that Lava and Kusha, the sons of Sri Rama, worshipped Lord Rishabadev at this temple.
  • Jayamkondar, a renowned Tamil poet and the author of Kalingathu Bharani, hailed from this village.
  • Kunthavai, the sister of Chola Emperor Rajaraja Cholan, is also said to have worshipped the Lord and made offerings at this temple.
• Temple Renovation: The temple has been renovated by local inhabitants, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
• Daily Worship: Nithya Pooja (daily rituals) is conducted twice a day.
• Annual Celebrations: The temple celebrates all major Jain festivals, including Nalgnanavizha, Akshaya Tritiya, Samyak Gnyan, and the Aadi Festival. It is currently under the control of the Tamil Nadu Government.

Special Features

• Name and Meaning: Lord Rishabadev is worshipped as Sri Dheepanayagaswamy, meaning “Shower of Light.”
• Architectural Marvel: The temple is an architectural marvel constructed using lime and red bricks.
• Historical References: It is believed to have been built during the 11th Century CE under Chola rule.
• Cultural Significance: The temple is tied to historical figures, including Jayamkondar, a Jain poet from Deepangudi, and the legendary tale that Lava and Kusha worshipped here.

Festivals

• Mahaveer Jayanthi: On this significant day, Jains from Tamil Nadu gather annually to light 1,008 lamps, celebrating the festival of enlightenment.

Century/Period/Age

11th Century A.D.

Managed By

Department of Tamilnadu Government Archaeology

Nearest Bus Station

Deepangudi

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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