A STUDY ON CEILING PAINTINGS OF THIRUPARUTHIKUNDRAM TEMPLE

Erata Sujatha; Kota Mrutyunjaya Rao

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i6.2025.6245

A STUDY ON CEILING PAINTINGS OF THIRUPARUTHIKUNDRAM TEMPLE

Authors

Erata Sujatha Research Scholar, Department of Fine Arts, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, India
Dr. Kota Mrutyunjaya Rao Research Supervisor, Associate Professor, Department of Fine Arts, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i6.2025.6245

Keywords:

Jain Kanchi, Bagavata, Siddachakara, Decorative Quality, Fresco- Secco

Abstract [English]

Thiruparuthikundram, historically known as Jain Kanchi, this area is a testament to the glory of Jainism. The main deity in this temple is Lord Mahavira, Dharmadevi is seen on the left side of Mahavira. Jain Kanchi is located on the right bank of the Vegavathi River, within the city limits of Kanchipuram. This Jain temple is evidence of the presence of Jainism in Kanchipuram in ancient times. This temple is known by other names like TrailokyaNatha Temple, Vardhmana and Jeenaswamy, and dates belong to the 8th and 9th centuries. Thiruparuthikundram is one of the four educational institutions for Digambara Jains in India, the other three being in Delhi, Kolhapur and Penukonda. Jain paintings based on the lives of the Tirthankaras and other stories depicted on the ceiling of the Sangita Mandapam are painted.

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2025-07-10

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Sujatha, E., & Rao, K. M. (2025). A STUDY ON CEILING PAINTINGS OF THIRUPARUTHIKUNDRAM TEMPLE. International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, 13(6), 153–164. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v13.i6.2025.6245

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Vol. 13 No. 6 (2025): Volume 13 Issue 6 June 2025 Edition

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