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.
View towards the compound entrance
© Julia A.B. Hegewald
Standing Pārśvanātha
© Julia A.B. Hegewald
Seated Jina under umbrella
© Julia A.B. Hegewald