Shri Puzhal Tirth (Kesarwadi)

This is an ancient and popular tirtha of Tamilnadu. Here a very grand image of the first Tirthankar Lord Rsabhadeva is installed. A grand statue of Lord Parsvanatha is also installed here. This tirtha is 1500 years old. King Koorumbar of Chola dynasty, who was a great devotee to Jina, constructed the temple. In ancient times, this place was popularly known as ' Puzhal Kotalam'. In the same temple, a very glorious image of Bhagavati Padmavati Devi is also installed. Thousands of devotees come to visit this place. Near the temple, there is a modern choultry and dining Hall. This temple is about 2500 years old. This temple was built by Chola King Kurumbar. He was a strict follower of Jainism. We can know that the temple is many years old on seeing the Idols there. This tirth is oldest among the temples in Tamilnadu. This tirth is also called Kesarvadi because it resembles the tirth of Kesariyaji. Shri Rishabdas lived here and this temples presence is due to him and he is main person who rehabilitated this tirth. The statues of Shri Padmavati Devi is famous and has special attraction because the wishes are fulfilled here. Every year on Kartik Purnima, Chaitri Purnima and Vaishakh Shukla Trutiya thousands of people gather hear for Bhakti.