Mandaragiri
Mandaragiri
Jain temple in the state of Karnataka
Mandaragiri or Basadi-betta is a Jain pilgrimage located on Mandaragiri Hill in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
| Mandaragiri | |
|---|---|
ಮಂದಾರಗಿರಿ | |
Guru mandir | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Sect | Digambara |
| Deity | Chandraprabha, Parshvanatha and Suparshvanatha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Madhugiri, Karnataka |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°18′11″N 77°11′9.5″E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 12th century |
| Temple(s) | 7 |
The Mandaragiri temple complex is an important Jain pilgrimage centre named after Mallinatha.[1] The hilltop has four twelfth-century temples[2] and one stupa enclosed in a massive stone wall with paintings of Tirthankaras. The back wall, the original entrance of the temple, features an entrance gate with two pillars bearing carvings of elephants and an image of Tirthankara seated on a lotus pedestal. The first temple doesn't enshrine any idols and the remaining three temples are dedicated to Chandraprabha, Parshvanatha and Suparshvanatha. The stupa houses one stone slab with a carving of a footprint. The temple complex also includes a large manastambha.[3]
On the foot of the hill, a 81 feet (25 m) temple called Guru mandir dedicated to Jain Acharya Shantisagar is located. This temple is popularly known as pinchi temple and peacock temple due to the temple structure resembling a pinchi, peacock feather fan, used by Digambara monks.[4] A 21 feet (6.4 m) monolithic statue of Chandraprabha is located near Guru mandir.[5][2]
Maidala Kere and Padmavati Kere are the two lakes located near the temple complex on the hilltop. There is a ruined temple housing a large stone-carved image of a Tirthankara near Maidala lake. There are eight idols of goddesses scattered near the Padmavati Kere.[3]
Citations
Sources
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- Malhotra, Kirti (8 December 2022). "Climbing up the tranquil slopes of Basadi hill". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- Krishnaraja, Renuka (31 March 2021). "The serene hills of Mandaragiri". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- McDonnell, Sharon (20 October 2021). "Why Are There So Many Peacocks in India's Arts, Culture, and Legends?". Fodor's. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- Binayak, Pooja (19 August 2020). "India's Jain Temples Are Incredible Architectural Marvels". Fodor's. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
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