An Historical Enquiry on Jain Traditions in Kanyakumari with Special Reference to Chidharal Malai Kovil
Journal Title: Research Journal of Philosophy & Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
The temples where Hindu Gods and Goddesses are enshrined are the real pillars and protected forts of Hinduism. They have the greatest influence in strengthening the spiritual and cultural aspects of our country. Our ancestors have sacrificed their lives for the construction and maintenance of these temples. Our sculptures, music, dance, mantras and every aspects of our culture were dedicated to God in temples. Indian temples are thus the standing monuments of the everlasting spiritual and cultural heritage of our country. Chidharal Malai Koil or Thiru Charanathu Malai is one among the Jain temples found at the top of a mountain in Kanyakumari District. It is a small mountain covered by thick vegetation and heavy rocks. It has 400 feet height and gives a unique panoramic view of the entire Kanyakumari District. Since 9th century, it was grown under royal patronage. Jainism was flourished in Kanyakumari district from 8th to 16th centuries. Many kings offered lands as pallichantham to the Jains as their patronage to Jainism. Raja Raja Chola I offered lands to Jains. Once it was a big city and likely to be an university in Chideral known as Madathu vilai or Madathu veedu.
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Dr. Praveen O. K.
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