Articles on Ancient Jain Temples
Rediscovering Bhaddilpur: The Lost Birthplace of Lord Shitalnath
By Arpit Shah · Jain Avenue, 2022
The article discusses the rediscovery of Bhaddilpur, the lost birthplace of Lord Shitalnath, a significant figure in Jainism. Once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Bhadrikapuri, Bhaddilpur was home to Lord Shitalnath's birth, spiritual initiation, and…
Jain Shrines of Tamilnadu
By S. N. Prakash · Jinamanjari, 1998
This article provides an extensive survey of ancient and active Jain shrines in Tamil Nadu, highlighting their religious, architectural, and historical significance. It begins by emphasizing the importance of Tirtha Darshan (pilgrimage) in Jain life and notes…
Antiquity of Adinath Jain Temple at Polal
By V. G. Nair · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1985
V. G. Nair’s study examines the antiquity of the Ādinātha (Adeeswar) Jain temple at Pōlūr (Polal) near Chennai. The temple is traditionally associated with Ṛṣabhadeva (Ādinātha), the first Tīrthaṅkara, and the author marshals legends, epigraphic evidence and…