Swetamber Jain Temple Alleppey, Kerala

If you happen to be in Alleppey, you must pay a visit to the 250 years old historic Gujarati Street, where the mesmerizing Swetambar Jain Temple is located, among many other things. The famous street is located just 2 km away from Alleppey town. Raja Keshavdas established the road to develop trade and commerce. The commercial canal was built to import and export goods via Alleppey port which was built in 1762. The raja invited 42 Gujarati families to Alleppey to develop the business like spices, coir, coconut products, clothing, etc.

At Jain Temple, you will be in awe at the architectural brilliance embellishing the white outside and inside. For centuries, it has been serving as an abode for those Jain people in Alleppey. The two shrines of the temples are built in the last century with solely white marble from Rajasthan. Another fantastic fact is that the temple structure was constructed without any iron hold. 

Things to do at Swetamber Jain Temple

• You can spend some quiet and relaxing time in and around the temple with your family or alone.

How to reach Swetamber Jain Temple

You can visit Swetamber Jain Temple by all means of transport easily. A lot of private car booking services also available. Moreover, bus service is also avaialble to travel to jain Temple.

Nearest airport: Cochin international airport is around 85 km away.

Nearest train station: Alleppey Railway station

Best time to visit Swetamber Jain Temple

Keeping in mind the weather in Kerala, November to February is the best time to visit Alleppey, and one can see the temple during their stay there.

Entry Fee of Swetamber Jain Temple

No entry fee.

Visiting Timings of Swetamber Jain Temple

All days of the week

5:00 AM - 12:00 PM

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

List of Attractions around Swetamber Jain Temple

• Alleppey Backwaters
• Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
• Alleppey Beach
• Alleppey Lighthouse
• International Coir Museum
• Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple
• Revi Karunakaran Museum
• Andrew’s Basilica Arthunkal
• Mary’s Forane Church
• Sree Subramanya Swami Temple