Arahanthgiri Jain Math

Arahanthgiri Jain Math is a Jain Matha that established near Tirumalai in August, 1998.[1] The Math is headed by Bhattaraka Dhavalakeerthi.[2][3]

Arahanthgiri Jain Math
Upper Temple Complex at Tirumalai
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityNeminatha
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Governing bodyAcharya Shri Akalanka Educational Trust
BhattarakaSwasti Shri Dhavalakeerthi Swami
Location
LocationTiruvannaamalai, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates12.22°N 79.07°E / 12.22; 79.07
Architecture
Date established322–185 BCE
Temple(s)4
Website
www.akalanka-educational-trust.com
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History

History of Arahanthgiri Jain Math starts from the period of 322–185 BCE as the Last ‘Shrutkevali’ Bhadrabahu expected to stay at this place. He stayed at this place to practice meditation and “Swadhyaya” along with 8000 other saints. The Village Thirumalai where this Jain Math is located is also known as Arhatsugiri or Arihantgiri.[4] This more than 2,000 years old temple is near Tirumala. The complex is now managed by Archaeological Survey of India.[5][6]

Main Temple

We can find the 16 meter Neminath Idol on the top of the hill having 140 steps at this location. This idol is believed to be dated as old as 12th century. A very famous south Indian movie has been shot around the theme of Neminatha. We can see various ancient caves existing in this Jain Math along with 16 meter idol of Neminath and hundreds of Religious books.

See also

References
  1. "Arihantagiri - Tirumalai". Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
  2. "Karnataka / Shimoga News : `Society should pay obeisance to guru peethas'". The Hindu. 2 May 2004. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  3. "Deccan Herald - Bimba shuddhi begins". Archive.deccanherald.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  4. http://www.yatrastotemples.com/arahanthgiri-jain-math-in-thirumalai/
  5. https://richardarunachala.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/ancient-jain-temple-complex-near-tiruvannamalai/
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 November 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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