Jain Tirth - Bh. Chandranathaswamy

Sultan Bathery, Kerala

Built during the 13th century, the Jain temple at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad is one of the most important temples of Kerala. It showcases an impressive example of the magnificent style and architecture of the Vijayanagara Dynasty.

The shrine itself has a checkered history: it first served as a shrine, then as a center for commercial trade and finally, as an ammunition store during the reign of Tipu Sultan. Actually, it was because of Tipu Sultan that Sulthan Bathery got its name.

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