All India Jain Temples and Tourist Places

Author(s): B C Nagraj
Publisher: ITI Jains Association, Bangalore

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Ananthkrishnapura, Maniyangud, Manandawadi (Sri Parshwanatha temple) are such places where jain temples are constructed in the beautiful backdrop of coffee estates. A beautiful mirror temple is there in Koottamanda Estate (20 km to Kalpetta)
A Dharmashala is there in Ananthakrishnapura. 281. COCHIN : (67 kms from Kottayam)
This is a harbour city. Cochin and Allepy has many beautiful water ways with coconut plam grooves. One can enjoy a ride in the water ways. House boats can also be hired to stay. The city also has a Jewish Synagogue and Churches. 282. TRIVANDRUM : (Capital city of Kerala, 790 km to Chennai)
This is the capital city of Kerala state. Sri Padmanbhaswamy temple here is a specimen of South Indian architecture and the deity is Ananthashayana Lord Vishnu. City is famous for wooden handicrafts and forest produce.
Kovalam Beach : (12 kms from Trivandrum)
This is the finest of the Indian Sea beaches. A panoramic view of the bay with palm grooves and sea are very beautiful.
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