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Shri Ponnurmalia Teerth
Ponnurmalai
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| Jain Idol |
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Nearly 75 cms. high, white-colored idol of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami in the Padmasana postures.
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| Jain God Desc |
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| Jain Teerth |
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It is at the foot of the Ponnurmalai hill.
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| Speciality of Jain Teerth |
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On the hill and at the foot of it, the natural beauty of the peaceful atmosphere absorbs the mind in sadhana. The pure particles of this place give experience of great peace to the soul.
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| Managing Trust |
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Shri Acharya Kundakund Ashram |
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Shri Acharya Kundakund Ashram, Ponnurmalai, Taluk: - Vandavasi, Dist:- North Arcot, State - Tamilnadu, India.
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| Historical Details |
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According to the Digambar sect, this was the land of penance of Acharya Kundakund. He was the pre-eminent Sudhu of the Dravid Sangha. By virtue of his impressive and spiritual life style, he glorified this land and Tamilnadu. This great Sadhu purified every particle of this land. A fair is held here every year on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Posh. The people of this place begin an auspicious work after praying to him.
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Some other important Information
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| Telephone |
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Post Office |
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Ponnurmalai |
| Railway Station |
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Dindivanam is at a distance of nearly 40 |
Airport |
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| Road Route |
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The Ponnur village is at a distance of 3 kilometers. Bus service and private vehicles are available. Board and lodging provisions are there at the foot of the hill.
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| Tehsil |
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Vandavasi |
District |
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North Arcot |
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Tamil Nadu |
Country |
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India |
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| Tourist Place Nearby |
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Other Teerths |
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At present, the footmarks of Kundakundacharya are there, installed on the hill.
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