സെന്റ് ജോസഫ്സ് എൽ പി ജി എസ്, ആലപ്പുഴ/എന്റെ ഗ്രാമം

The Swetamber Jain Temple in Alleppey

The Swetamber Jain Temple in Alleppey is a truly unique place. It's a beautiful example of Jain architecture, even though it's far away from the heartland of Jainism in northern India. This temple holds a special place in history too – it was built over a hundred years ago by Jain families who made a huge journey from Gujarat to settle in Kerala. That shows just how important their faith was to them.

The temple itself is stunning. It's made from gorgeous white marble, and the craftsmanship on the ceilings and walls is incredible. You could easily spend hours just admiring the details. It's amazing to think that such a special place exists right in the middle of kerala.

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[2] for the industrial development of the township of Alleppey. There are two shrines, one over 100 years old and the newer one was built nearly 22 years ago.[when?][citation needed] The temple has an important role in the socio-economic culture of Alleppey.