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Alagramam Jain Temple
Alagramam Jain Temple is a Jain temple located in Alagramam, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The first Tirthankara of Jainism, Rishabhanatha, is the ''Moolavar'' (temple deity) who is worshipped there. ''Srivari Brahmotsavam'' ceremonial feast is conducted every year. History The Alagramam Jain Temple was built in the 17th century. Before its construction, villagers had to travel to Keezh Idayalam Jain Temple or Avani Avittam Jain Temple for ritual wearing of the ''Poonool'' (also known as ''upanayana''). During the 19th century, on the auspicious day of ''Avani Avittam'', the local Jain community relocated a small Parshvanatha idol from the ''Keezh Idayalam'' Temple to Alagramam and built a temple dedicated to its worship. A separate temple was built for Sri Dharma Devi Amman (Ambika (Jainism), Kushmandi), and for Sri Yaksha, Brahma Devar'','' a separate ''Panduga Silai Mandabam'' was constructed. The Temple was built in phases. Functions Mahotsavam (Brahmotsavam) from 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rishabhanatha
Rishabhanatha (Devanagari: ऋषभनाथ), also Rishabhadeva (Devanagari: ऋषभदेव, ), Rishabha (Devanagari: ऋषभ, ) or Ikshvaku (Devanagari: इक्ष्वाकु, ''Ikṣvāku''), is the first (Supreme preacher) of Jainism. He was the first of twenty-four teachers in the present half-cycle of time in Jain cosmology and called a "ford maker" because his teachings helped one cross the sea of interminable rebirths and deaths. The legends depict him as having lived millions of years ago. He was the spiritual successor of Sampratti Bhagwan, the last Tirthankara of the previous time cycle. He is also known as Ādinātha (), as well as Adishvara (first Jina), Yugadideva (first deva of the yuga), Prathamarajeshwara (first God-king) and Nabheya (son of Nabhi). He is also known as Ikshvaku, establisher of the Ikshvaku dynasty. Along with Mahavira, Parshvanath, Neminath, and Shantinath, Rishabhanatha is one of the five Tirthankaras that attract the most d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
