Jain temple, Alleppey

The Jain Temple in Alleppey has a rich history and a very special spot in the growth of Jainism in South India. It is situated at the Northeast side of the Muppalam at the famous Gujarati Street in Alleppey town. The temple was built by members of the forty two Jain families brought from the Kutch district of Gujarat. They were brought to Alleppey over a hundred years ago during the reign on Dewan Raja Kesavadas for the industrial development of the township of Alleppey. It has immensely supported the growth of the township and the Jain community of the region. There are in fact two shrines here among which the older one is 100 years old and the newer one was built nearly 22 years ago. The temple has an important role in the socio economic culture of Alleppey. It still remains to be the be

Jain temple, Alleppey

The Jain Temple in Alleppey has a rich history and a very special spot in the growth of Jainism in South India. It is situated at the Northeast side of the Muppalam at the famous Gujarati Street in Alleppey town. The temple was built by members of the forty two Jain families brought from the Kutch district of Gujarat. They were brought to Alleppey over a hundred years ago during the reign on Dewan Raja Kesavadas for the industrial development of the township of Alleppey. It has immensely supported the growth of the township and the Jain community of the region. There are in fact two shrines here among which the older one is 100 years old and the newer one was built nearly 22 years ago. The temple has an important role in the socio economic culture of Alleppey. It still remains to be the be