Bathery Jain Temple
One of the most important among the many Jain temples in Kerala, the Bathery Temple in Sulthan Bathery is believed to have been built during the 13th century. Its design is strongly influenced by the architectural style of the then reigning Vijayanagar Dynasty. Another unique feature is the rather checkered history of the temple which first served as a shrine, next as a centre of commercial trade and finally, as the ammunition store or battery of Tipu Sulthan’s army. The town, Sulthan Bathery, derives its name from that use.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, 97 km from Sulthan Bathery
Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 120 km from Sulthan Bathery
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