Adinath Digambar Jain Temple, Adambakkam

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Adinath Digambar Jain temple, commonly known as Adambakkam Jain temple, is a Digambara Jain temple in Chennai, India. Located in the neighborhood of Adambakkam, the temple is dedicated to Lord Adinath and other Tirthankaras.

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The temple is located on Indira Gandhi Street in the Vanuvampet area of Adambakkam.

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