Kottamunda Jain temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Kottamunda Jain temple

This ancient Glass temple, dedicated to the Jain Paraswanatha swami on the slopes of Vellarimala (a trekking destination) and known for its mirrors reflecting the thousands of beautiful sanctum icons. View of the Chembra peak and the Rippon tea estate/plantation will surely refresh the tired tourist.

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There is an Iron gate (enty closed to tourists) and a building with watchman. This Jain temple is now a private owned prayer room and the entry restriction may help to protect the architecture wealth and sanctity of the prayer hall. As the owner is the permitting authority and if you are a Jain, this number may help you Ph: 04936 202313. Please don't call if you are a tourist like me !.

Importance : Religious - Ancient Jain temple with mirror room.

Entry : No entry to tourists as it is a private owned prayer hall.

How to reach : The temple located 5 km from Chundale on the Vaduvanchal road near the 66 kV KSEB Sub station, Kuthumunda. 20 km from Kalpetta.