It is the primary religious center of the Tamil Jain community.[1] It is headed by the primary religious head of this community, Bhattaraka Laxmisena Swami.[2]
The Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram areas have been an important centre of Jainism since ancient times.[3] Historically, there was a Jain Math at Kanchipuram but it was shifted to its current location here.[4]Venkatappa Nayak (1570-1600) is said to have given permission during his reign to build this Sittamur Jain Temple.[5] Later, in 1860 CE, a Jain official in the Madras Provincial Services, Sri Baliah, dismantled several stone-pieces including the great stone elephants from the Gingee Venkataramana Temple, to make edifices in the Sittamur Jain temple.[5] Among them the great stone elephants placed at the foot of the Termutti (car-stand), are noteworthy.[5]
Parshvanatha temple or Raja Gopuram is a seven storeyed tower with a total height of more than 70 feet. Images of tirthankaras are carved on temple walls. Main idol of Parsvanatha temple is a black colored 14 feet idol of Parsvanatha in Padmasan posture. The 52 feet manastambha in temple is a monolith.
Malinatha Temple is also known as Thiruvooram Palli or Kattam Palli. The carvings of Tirtankaras Bahubali, Parshvanatha, Adinath bagavan, Mahavira and Yakshi Dharma Devi belonging to the 7th century sculptured on a single rock here is a testimony to the workmanship of those days.
Other Templesedit
Gingee Jain Temple : Gingee Jain Temple is a very ancient and famous temple. This temple is dedicated to Adinatha.
Vilukkam Temple : This is a small temple dedicated to Adinatha.
Thayanur Temple : This temple is built more than 1000 years ago. This temple is dedicated to Mahaveer Swami.The other deities you can find in this temple are Yakshi Padmavati, Yakshi Dharmadevi, Brahma Devar and Navagraham mandap.
Kolianur Temple : The presiding deity in this temple is Adinath Bhagwan who is seated in a Padmasana posture. Stone carved idols of other deities in the temple include Padmavathi Yakshi and Navagraham.
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External linksedit
Mel Sithamur Jain Math images
Blog on the Mel Sithamur Jain Math
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Rath Yatra celebrations during Mahavir Jayanti at the Mel Sithamur Jain Math
January 01, 1970
sithamur, jain, math, jina, kanchi, jain, math, melsithamur, jain, matha, that, located, near, gingee, villupuram, district, tamil, nadu, india, jina, kanchi, jain, mathஜ, சமண, மடம, main, temple, jina, kanchi, jain, mathreligionaffiliationjainismsectdigambarde. Jina Kanchi Jain Math Melsithamur is a Jain Matha that is located near Gingee Villupuram district Tamil Nadu India Jina Kanchi Jain Mathஜ ன க ஞ ச சமண மடம Main temple at the Jina Kanchi Jain MathReligionAffiliationJainismSectDigambarDeityParshvanatha MalinathaFestivalsMahavir JayantiBhattarakaSwasti Shri Laxmisena SwamiLocationLocationGingee Villupuram district Tamil NaduGeographic coordinates12 16 11 N 79 30 51 E 12 26972 N 79 51417 E 12 26972 79 51417Websitejinakanchi com It is the primary religious center of the Tamil Jain community 1 It is headed by the primary religious head of this community Bhattaraka Laxmisena Swami 2 Contents 1 History 2 Overview 3 Other Temples 4 Location 5 Photo gallery 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editThe Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram areas have been an important centre of Jainism since ancient times 3 Historically there was a Jain Math at Kanchipuram but it was shifted to its current location here 4 Venkatappa Nayak 1570 1600 is said to have given permission during his reign to build this Sittamur Jain Temple 5 Later in 1860 CE a Jain official in the Madras Provincial Services Sri Baliah dismantled several stone pieces including the great stone elephants from the Gingee Venkataramana Temple to make edifices in the Sittamur Jain temple 5 Among them the great stone elephants placed at the foot of the Termutti car stand are noteworthy 5 Overview editThere are two temples and one of them is dedicated to Parshvanatha The other temple is dedicated to Malinatha and it was originally a boulder containing rock cut images of Bahubali Parsvanatha Adinatha Mahavira and Ambika yakshi These images were carved in the 9th century CE 6 Parshvanatha temple or Raja Gopuram is a seven storeyed tower with a total height of more than 70 feet Images of tirthankaras are carved on temple walls Main idol of Parsvanatha temple is a black colored 14 feet idol of Parsvanatha in Padmasan posture The 52 feet manastambha in temple is a monolith Malinatha Temple is also known as Thiruvooram Palli or Kattam Palli The carvings of Tirtankaras Bahubali Parshvanatha Adinath bagavan Mahavira and Yakshi Dharma Devi belonging to the 7th century sculptured on a single rock here is a testimony to the workmanship of those days Other Temples editGingee Jain Temple Gingee Jain Temple is a very ancient and famous temple This temple is dedicated to Adinatha Vilukkam Temple This is a small temple dedicated to Adinatha Thayanur Temple This temple is built more than 1000 years ago This temple is dedicated to Mahaveer Swami The other deities you can find in this temple are Yakshi Padmavati Yakshi Dharmadevi Brahma Devar and Navagraham mandap Kolianur Temple The presiding deity in this temple is Adinath Bhagwan who is seated in a Padmasana posture Stone carved idols of other deities in the temple include Padmavathi Yakshi and Navagraham Location editThe Math is located 20 km off Tindivanam and 10 km east of Gingee 1 Photo gallery edit nbsp Mel Sithamur Jain Math nbsp Bhattaraka Laxmisena resides at this Math nbsp Residence of Bhattaraka Laxmisena at the Mel Sithamur Jain Math nbsp Courtyard of the main temple during a religious festival nbsp Mulnayak of Parshva within the main temple at the Math nbsp During a festival morning at the Math nbsp Gingee Jain Temple near Mel Sithamur Jain MathSee also edit nbsp Religion portal nbsp India portal Tamil Jain List of Jain temples Laxmisena Arahanthgiri Jain MuttReferences edit a b Tourist Information of Vilupuram District Tamilnadu South Indian States India Southindianstates com Archived from the original on 21 June 2013 Retrieved 27 May 2012 Sangave Vilas Adinath 2001 Facets of Jainology Selected Research Papers on Jain Society Religion and Vilas Adinath Sangave Google Books Popular Prakashan ISBN 9788171548392 Retrieved 27 May 2012 Front Page Mahavira bas relief tells a story The Hindu 8 August 2008 Archived from the original on 11 August 2008 Retrieved 27 May 2012 on www jainsamaj org Jainism Ahimsa News Religion Non Violence Culture Vegetarianism Meditation India Jainsamaj org Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 27 May 2012 a b c C S Srinivasachari 1943 History Of Gingee And Its Rulers Viluppuram Places of Interest Madura Welcome Retrieved 27 May 2012 External links editMel Sithamur Jain Math images Blog on the Mel Sithamur Jain Math Mel Sithamur Jain Temple images Mel Sithamur Jain Math images Rath Yatra celebrations during Mahavir Jayanti at the Mel Sithamur Jain Math Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mel Sithamur Jain Math amp oldid 1183321559, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
