Kakatur Jain Tirth

Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

The Jain Temple, which is located on the National Highway No 5, is 12 Kilometers from Nellore Town. From where number of buses are available. It is in the Village of Kakutur, Venkatachalam Mandal of Nellore District. It is 24th "Theerthamkarathi Dham" and is one considered one of the best architectural Dham in the world. According to the historians the influence of Jainsim existed in old Nellore between 12th and 13th century. The idol of Varthamana, which is in front of the Varthamana Samajam was found while digging a tank in Barkas near the Collectorate office. Presently the Jains have got constructed the 24th Theerthamkara Theerthadam in the five acres of land near Kakutur Village. The foundation of the Theerthadam was laid in 1988 and on 25-4-1996 the chief of the Jains. Acharya Vijaya Sree Kalapoorna Sureswar Maharaj consecrated the idol of Mahaveer. For the construction of the above temple red stones were brought from Bhagatpur of Rajasthan. The architectural work of the temple is so beautiful that the two eyes are not enough to see and enjoy. The four idols of Mahaveer made of marble stones are erected on the four sides of the temple. Every inch of the temple is carved and chiseled in such a beautiful and artistic fashion that viewers find no words to admire the dexterity and craftsmanship of the sculptors. Thirty-three "Theerthamkars" also adorn the temple.

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Address  :  Kakatur, Venkatachalam Mandal, NH5, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - 524320, Tele : 9493533285 & 9391606853

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Mail to : Ahimsa Foundation
www.jainsamaj.org
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