God
The main deity of this temple is Jain Tirthankara.
Interesting Facts
- The statue is 18 feet high, thought to date from the 12th century, and is the tallest Jain statue in Tamilnadu.
- 18 feet Neminath Idol is seen on the top of the hill.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February ( 30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kalambur Bus Stand |
10.8 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Madimangalam Railway Station |
5.7 KM | 139 |
 Vellore Airport |
50.7 KM | 09500575043 |
Architecture
The temple has a three-tier Raja gopuram. Two inscriptions of King Rajaraja Chola and King Rajendra Chola period are found on this temple. Temple has Artha mandapam, Maha mandapam (with steps to reach) and Muga mandapam on the floor level. A granite carving of Shri Mahaveera with eight features placed in the Artha mandapam porch. A well called as Moondradi Koneru, was used by the nearby people in ancient times.
Religious Significance
The temple was built in 9th century A.D. and renovation work done in 17th century A.D.
History
This temple was contributed by Vijayanagara kings.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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