Jainism in Kerala

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Jainism in Kerala has a very small following. Main centres where people belonging to Jain religion are to be found are in Kochi and Calicut. Most of the jain people are involved in business.

[edit] Main temples

1. Jain Derasar in Mattancherry (Kochi) - This derasar is dedicated to Theerthankara Shree Dharmnath Swamy. It has completed 100 years and has become a Theerth. A sthanak is also there inside the big temple complex. There is a big Jain Community in Kochi.

2. Jain Derasar in Allepey - This temple is located in Allepey (Allappuzha) which is also known as the Venice of the east. It is very calm and quiet temple. Allepey has a very small Jain population.

3. Jain Derasar in Calicut - There are 2 temples inside the temple complex of which one is over 2500 years old and has 1000 pillars.