Dadavadi Jain Tirth

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Sri Jain Swetamber Dadabadi has been built in memory of Gurudev and Gurudev's footprints are seen in many temples. Founded around the year 1838 (Vikram Samvat 1895) Sri Jain Swetambar Dadabadi Temple & Gardens situated on the Konnur High Road in Ayanavaram, Madras-23, at its junction with the Government Hospital Road. It covers roughly 150 grounds (6 Cawnies 7 grounds 1523 Sq. ft.) and the entire area is walled. The Gurudev (Dada Saheb) Temple is about 137 years old. To the right of this temple there is a very big hall flanked on one side by a choultry and the other by a beautiful tank.

The management is vested in Dadabadi Sri Jin-Kudalsuriji Jin-Chandrasuriji Trust.

Around 1928 Lord Sumathinath temple was constructed at the northern end of the gardens.

Twice a year about 20,000 people visit the temples, on Full Moon Days of the Hindu Kartik & Chaitra months. Even on ordinary days about 500/1000 come for Darsan.

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Address : 24, Konnur High Road, Madras, Tamil Nadu - 635123

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Mail to : Ahimsa Foundation
www.jainsamaj.org
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