Thiruparuthikundram Jain Temple (Jaina Kanchi)
திருப்பருத்திக்குன்றம்
An ancient Jain temple on the western outskirts of the city, with 14th–16th-century painted ceiling murals showing Kanchipuram's history as a Jain center.
Thiruparuthikundram lies about 3 km west of the city. Known in antiquity as Jaina Kanchi, it was an important Jain center in the Tamil region. Trailokyanatha Temple was founded in the Pallava period and later expanded under the Chola and Vijayanagara dynasties. Its most precious feature is the painted murals on the ceiling depicting the lives of Jain saints. The murals are protected as monuments by the Archaeological Survey of India. Visitors are few and the environment is serene, which suits those interested in ancient murals and the diversity of religious history. It is about 15 minutes by auto-rickshaw from the city center. Opening hours are irregular, so it is best to visit during the day and ask the caretaker to open it.
Opening hours
Open during the day; hours vary
Nearby sights
- Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
- Kanchi Kudil
- Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple
- Kachapeswarar Temple
- Kumarakottam Temple
- Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
- Kanchipuram Silk Weaving Workshops
- Kamakshi Amman Temple