Kallil Jain Tirth

Perumbavoor, Kerala

Kallil Bhagavathy Temple Kunnathunadu taluk of Ernakulam District, Kerala is actually a Jain temple, and a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. Kallil means “of rock”, and the inception of the temple can be dated back to 3rd century BC.

Located in a 28-acre plot, the temple has a story of its own. The mesmerizing fact about the temple is that it is built of a huge rock and to reach the temple, you’ve got to climb 120 steps.

It is believed that the rock holding of this place is due to the presiding goddess’s own wish. And it is a magnificent sight, because the monolith measures 45 feet in width, 25 feet in height and 75 feet in length. Durga Devi, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are all worshipped here.

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Address : Pulluvazhi Kallil Road, Methala, Perumbavoor, Kerala - 683545, Tele : 094486-04637

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Mail to : Ahimsa Foundation
www.jainsamaj.org
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