Seemingly being allowed to collapse into oblivion, this ancient, partly ruined roadside Jain temple displays fine stone carvings backed by lush greenery. It's 3.5km northeast of Panamaram (which is 13km southeast of Mananthavadi).
Panamaram Jain Temple
Northern Kerala
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