Shantinath Jain Temple, Chennai

Shantinath Jain temple, popularly called T Nagar Jain temple, is the most important Jain temple in Chennai city. 


The magnificent marble temple has Shantinath as the principal deity. he is flanked by Sunvrath and Shreyansanath on either side. Mahavir and Gauthama are also found near the sanctum.


The ceiling contains small sculptures of musicians, dancers and various Jain deities. 


The prakara (corridor) surrounding the main shrine has two more shrines. The first shrine is dedicated to Padmavathy. The second shrine has six icons - Adinath, Anthariksha Parswanath, Jirawala Parswanath, Padmaprabhu, Sheetalnath and Neminath.


The white-colored temple is locally famous for its beautiful modern-day Jain temple architecture.


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