Shri Digambar Jain Lai Mandir

This Digambar Jain heritage mandir in Palakkad, Kerala is widely known as the Jainimedu Jain temple and is often listed in directories as Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir. The 15th-century shrine is a rare surviving Jain site in the state and is associated with the Chunnamputhara / Kalpathy bank area and the story of refuge under the Palakkad rajas.

Location & address

The mandir stands in Jainimedu, a Palakkad suburb on the south bank of the Kalpathy River, just beyond the Chunnamputhara area — roughly 3 km from the centre of Palakkad town and easy to combine with a visit to Palakkad (municipality) or Palakkad Fort.

How to reach (road, rail & bus)

By road & taxi

From Palakkad town, follow local roads toward Jainimedu / Vadakkanthara; auto-rickshaws and taxis are the simplest option if you do not know the lanes. Use maps with the PIN 678012 or coordinates above and search for “Jainimedu Jain temple” or “Digambar Jain temple Palakkad”. Parking and last-mile lanes vary — ask residents near Jainimedu if the map stops short.

By train

Palakkad railway stations (Palakkad Town and/or Palakkad Junction, depending on your train) are the nearest railheads. From the station area, take an auto or taxi to Jainimedu (typically a short ride within the Palakkad urban area). Confirm the correct station for your ticket when booking.

By bus

Kerala KSRTC and private buses connect Palakkad with major towns across the state and neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Alight at Palakkad town or the bus stand your route uses, then switch to a local auto or town bus toward Vadakkanthara / Jainimedu as per current local schedules.

Maps: Open the location on OpenStreetMap or search “Jainimedu Jain temple” / coordinates in Google Maps.

Heritage & significance

This granite temple is counted among the few places in Kerala where Jain heritage survives visibly; tradition links it to merchant patronage and renewal efforts into the present (including major renovation work in recent years). Alongside Palakkad’s Hindu temples, churches, and mosques, it reflects the district’s diverse religious history.

Visitor note: Dress and behave respectfully as in any place of worship. Festival emphasis includes occasions such as Mahavir Jayanti; confirm timings with the managing trust or local boards before a special visit.