Kanaka Ajithdoss and members of the Tamil Jain community trace the architectural, cultural and literary impact of Tamil Jains through the ages (video shot in 2017)
Recognised as a minority in 2014, the Tamil Jain community in India is often called a 'minority within a minority', with a population of just over 25,000. The Tamil Jains have left an imprint on the literary, cultural and architectural landscape of India, and of Tamil Nadu in particular. The video documents this impact through interviews and oral accounts of members of the Tamil Jain community.
Author Details
Mahima A. Jain is a freelance journalist and writer. She writes on environment, business, and culture. Her research focuses on the history, identity and socio-cultural position of Tamil Jains within Tamil society as well as their unique place as a minority within the minority Jain community.