Kolanupaka Temple is the other name of Kulpakji Jain Mandir. The temple is at Kolanupaka Village near Aler, Yadadri district, and has three deities: Tirthankars, Lord Rishabha, Lord Neminath, and Lord Mahavir. There are eight more idols of other Tirthankars; we can see them on both sides of the temple. Kulpakji Jain temple timings are 6 AM to 7 PM.
The idol of Lord Rishabha was carved with a green stone, historically known as Manikya Swamy and Lord Adinath. Lord Mahavir’s statue was made with a single Jade of 140 cm height. In the temple, every Tirthankar is built in a unique style.
History of Kulpakji Jain Mandir
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Kulpakji Mandir is a 2000 years old Jain Mandir. During the Sanfkaragana (9th Century) rile, a grant mentioned a gift to basadi found at Akunur. During the period of Rashtrakutas, Kolanupaka flourished as a Jain centre. In Kulpak, over 20 Jain inscriptions were found, suggesting that the Kulpak is the primary centre of Kranur Gana of Mula Sangh.
It is believed that Mandodari immersed the Jinneshwar Statue and worshipped during Ravana’s kidnapped Devi Sita. After many years, Shankar, a King of Karnataka, found the same idol and returned it from the sea.
On his way home, he halted at Kolanupaka when he was about to start to his destination, and he could not move from there. Then, the king decided to build a glorious temple for the idol at Kolanupaka. Likewise, the Kolanupaka temple came into existence.
Kulpakji Jain Temple Timings
Kulpakji Jain temple timings open at 6 AM and close at 7 PM.
| Day | Temple Timings |
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Accommodation of Kolanupaka Temple
The temple is on the highway of Hyderabad and Warangal, and people can accommodate it accordingly at Hyderabad or Warangal. There are many hotels available in Hyderabad and Warangal.
How to Reach Kolanupaka Temple
By Air:
The nearest airport to Kolanupaka temple is Shamshabad Airport, Hyderabad.
By Rail:
The Kolanupaka temple is very near Aler Town, which is a 7 km distance.
Aler is well connected to all cities of Telangana State, and most trains are available.
By Road:
The temple is between Hyderabad and Warangal highway, so several buses are from Hyderabad and Secunderabad. We must get down at Aler and take the auto to reach the temple.
Address of Kulpakji Jain Temple
Shri Shwetambar Jain Tirth, Kolanupaka
Aler Mandal, Yadadri District, Telangana 508101
Phone: 085002 42901
people visiting this mandir wish to pure vegetarian food. a mention of such food facilities assures the devotees peace of mind.