The Birds House at the Jain Temple in Mattancherry is a newly built sanctuary designed to house and protect hundreds of pigeons that regularly visit the temple.

Key Details

• Location: Dharmanath Jain Temple, Mattancherry, Kochi.
• Structure: A 30-metre-high birdhouse with 300 individual compartments for pigeons.
• Purpose: Built to provide a permanent abode for the pigeons that gather daily at the temple courtyard for feeding.
• Tradition: Feeding pigeons has been a cherished ritual at the temple for nearly two decades, attracting both devotees and tourists.
• Inauguration: The birdhouse was formally opened in March 2025 by temple trustees, reflecting Jain principles of compassion and care for all living beings.

This initiative not only preserves a long-standing cultural practice but also enhances the temple’s role as a space of harmony between humans and nature.