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If you have visited Kanchipuram you would have heard about the town being spiritually divided in to two territories - Siva Kanchi and Vishnu Kanchi. Siva Kanchi was historically dominated by worshippers of Lord Shiva and is famous for Ekambaranathar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple and Kumara Kottam, whereas Vishnu Kanchi is dominated by worshippers of Lord Vishnu with Varadharaja Perumal Temple being its holy centre. Even today this division is followed for administrative purposes with Siva Kanchi and Vishnu Kanchi having its own Police station. But most of the visitors may not be aware of Jaina Kanchi. Jaina Kanchi is basically the region in and around the village of Thiruparuthikundram, nearby Kanchipuram.The prominent temple in this region is Jeenaswamy Trilokyanathar Temple. Unlike the holy shrines of Shiva or Vishnu this temple didn't get much attention. Currently its being administrated by Tamilnadu Archaelogical Department and maintained by villagers. Here is an excerpt f...