Jainism in Tamilnadu
Description: Pradakshina, a site for temples of Kerala.
heritage (1640) kerala (736) tamil nadu (184) temples (114) inscriptions (85) tali (24) chola (4) chera (3) pandya (3) kovil (1)
Welcome to Pradakshina, a tour of temples of Kerala. Pradakshina is conceived as a non commercial venture to serve as a source of information about the temples of Kerala.
The objective is to render accounts of temples covering aspects of historicity, architecture and art, traditions and sociology. However, a primary concern of Pradakshina, to provide a wholesome photo documentation of these temples, has not been met with. At the moment there are many a factors putting a rein to this motive.
The selection of temples is based on their historic value and not on popularity. Or putting it more ironically those were the popular temples of a different age. Now the glory and glitter has wilted away. The din and noise of the erstwhile power centers has given way to silence. A few are in a dilapidated stage. We would stop by many such temples. Some have had a rejuvenation/facelift, standing as a mark of total disrespect and contempt to what our ancestors have bequeathed us! The old and elegant structure
Jainism in Tamilnadu