Jainism
Tirumalai Jain temple – Legacy of Jainism in Tamilnadu
We don’t normally associate the Cholas with the Jains. But an inscription at a Jain temple in Tirumalai indicated that ...
Climbing Samanar Hills in Madurai for a slice of history
A few years ago, I had attended a course on Jainism in South India, primarily in Tamil Nadu and I ...
Five Jain temples in Karnataka that you must visit
Five Jain temples in Karnataka India I have always been fascinated by Jaina sites. They are not just ancient but ...
Chithral – a Jaina site on a hillock
The clock strikes noon and the sun is at its peak. A group of heritage enthusiasts are climbing up a ...
2011 Flashback – A Course in Jainism in Thirumalai
Early this year I did a short course in Jainism and the legacy of Tamil Jains , conducted by Dr. ...