Swetamber Jain Temple — Attraction in Kerala

The Jain Temple in Alleppey is a place of worship for Jains in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It was important in the growth of Jainism in South India. It is situated at the Northeast side of the Muppalam at the famous Gujarati Street in Alleppey town. The temple was built by members of the forty two Jain families brought from the Kutch district of Gujarat. They were brought to Alleppey over a hundred years ago during the reign on Dewan Raja Kesavadasfor the industrial development of the township of Alleppey. There are two shrines, one over 100 years old and the newer one was built nearly 22 years ago.The temple has an important role in the socio-economic culture of Alleppey. A trust elected from the 24 Jain families that currently reside in Alleppey looks after the administrative affairs of the temple.There are only 14 Jain families currently residing in Alleppey and it is this temple that act as their community’s spiritual center, closely observing and following Jain rites, tradition and rituals and the street commonly known as...

The Jain Temple in Alleppey serves as a significant place of worship for the Jain community within the southern Indian state of Kerala. Constructed by members of the forty-two Jain families who migrated from the Kutch district of Gujarat, the temple's establishment dates back over a century. These families were brought to Alleppey during the tenure of Dewan Raja Kesavadas2, to contribute to the industrial advancement of the Alleppey township. The temple complex features two shrines, with the older one exceeding 100 years in age and the more recent one constructed approximately 22 years ago. It is strategically located on the northeast side of Muppalam, within the well-known Gujarati Street in...

It is divine place including Jain temple (Derasar), Dharmshala and (on request) Bhojan arrangements as well. If wish to have pure Jain food as per Jainism protocols, you can call pedhi number (available on Google maps data base) one hour prior to arrival. In temple premises, dharmshala is there. People can stay there at very reasonable rates (right of admission limited only for Jains). We did Pooja and had Sukhdi Prasad (as we visited on Sunday). On Ground floor, there’s Mulnalayak Vasupujya Bhagwan and on upper floor, Shri parshwa nath bhagwan is there...