Temples

Madhukeshwara Temple – A 9th Century Marvel

November 4, 2018 by Raggi Mudde

The Madhukeshwara temple is located in Banavasi, an ancient town on the borders of the Uttara Kannada and Shimoga districts.

Chaturmukha Basadi – A One-of-a-kind Jain Temple

September 27, 2018 by madur

At a distance of a little over 60 kilometers from Mangalore, Karkala is an important Jain pilgrimage site. The town has a number of historical and religious landmarks of which the Chaturmukha Basadi is the most well-known. The temple gets its name from its unique architectural plan wherein the temple is open from all sides. […]

Top 10 Must Visit Jain Monuments In Karnataka

July 10, 2018 by madur

There are many Jain monuments in Karnataka. Jainism may not have originated in Karnataka but it has a long association with the state that dates back to the 3rd century BC. When Chandragupta Maurya renounced his kingdom to become a monk, he traveled to the Chandragiri Hill region in Karnataka. It was here that he […]

Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple, Hampi – The Abode of Lord Hanuman

June 30, 2018 by madur

Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple gets its name from the image of Hanuman placed inside an amulet. The position of Hanuman is different from any other image of Lord Hanuman that can be found in Hampi. This temple is the second most important shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman in Hampi. Quick Facts Yantrodharaka […]