Jain Temple,sulthan Bathery Wayanad Kerala

Jain Temple,sulthan Bathery Wayanad Kerala

This temple is one of the most important amongst a series of ruins spread across the state of Kerala that testify to a period of a strong Jain presence in this region.  Believed to have been built in the 13th century, it served as a Hindu shrine, an important for centre for commercial activity and eventually as a battery (ammunition store) for Tipu Sultan’s marching armies.A striking Jain temple, dedicated to Ananthanatha Swami represents one of the saints belonging to the Jain faith is situated just six kms from Kalpetta. This temple is in the wayanad district and is commonly known as Tippu’s fort. This is prominent as Tippu’s fort because Tippu used this place for storing ammunition. Hence, it gains the name sultans battery. This is believed to have constructed during the 13th century and served as an essential centre for commercial activities. It is 24 km for Kalpetta, and now the beautiful pillars are almost ruined yet convey an air of secrecy.

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