India /Tamil Nadu /Kanchipuram /Tiruparuttikunram
Jain Temples is situated at Tiruparuttikunram, about two miles from Kanchipuram. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Jain temples at Tiruparuttikunram are of special art historical interest, in particular the mural paintings of the Vardhamāna temple. The temple site was described in extenso by T. N. Ramachandran in a monograph titled “Tiruparuttikunram and its Temples”, published in may 1934. The following passages were taken from that work. A regular colony of Jainas seems to have been settled in Kānchīpuram from ancient times and the locality where they lived was styled “Jina-Kānchī” or that part of Kānchī occupied by the Jainas. In the Kānchīpuram taluk, Jaina vestiges are found at Tiruparuttikunram, Ārpākkam, Māgaral, Āryaperurhbākkam etc. Out of these Tiruparuttikunram, situated on the right bank of the river Vegavatī is popularly known as “Jina-Kānchī” today and formed part of Kānchīpuram from very ancient times. The Jaina temple here is the biggest in the taluk and of great interest, both architecturally and on account of its paintings illustrating the lives of some of the Tīrtharikaras.
Jain Temples,Kanchipuram
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
9.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : N.A.
Bus : Most travellers and tourists prefer the road to Kanchipuram. Its certainly more practical than the rail ride from Chennai. The distance is negligible (2 hrs) and the road is in good shape. Frequent bus connections also make it convenient to travel by road. Bus services are privately owned or operated by the government. Guided tours are available at travel/tour operators in Chennai.
Train : There is no railway station in Kanchipuram. nearest, Chengalpattu Railway Station on the Chengalpattu – Arakkonam line. Daily passenger train service between Chennai and Kanchipuram.
Air : The closest airport to Kanchipuram is the Chennai Airport, with domestic connections to all the major cities in India. Chennai is also well connected to the important cities of Tamil Nadu. Some international airlines also fly into Chennai.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
