Nagercoil
Former Jaina Temple (Nāgarāja Temple)
Before its conversion to Hinduism, the Nāgarāja Temple at Nagercoil was a Jaina temple. A number of pillars in the pillared hall still display Jaina statues. Particularly prominent amongst these are icons of Pārśvanātha, Padmāvatī and Mahāvīra.
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View towards the compound entrance
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Standing Pārśvanātha
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Seated Jina under umbrella
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