Temples

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 […]

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Nuggehalli, Hassan – Of Hoysala Architecture

May 29, 2018 by Raggi Mudde

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is near Hassan in the town of Nuggehalli. Lord Narasimha is an avatar of Lord Krishna.

Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna – The Second Home to the Original Atma Linga

March 12, 2018 by madur

Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna is one of the must visits when you are in the small town. Know about Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna, legend, and timings.

Cave Temple in Karnataka – The Top 8 You Should Visit

February 27, 2018 by madur

Cave temple in Karnataka – from Badami cave temples to Gavipuram Cave Temple in Bangalore, know everything about Cave temples in Karnataka.

Shravanabelagola – The Land of Lord Gomatheeswara

February 6, 2018 by Raggi Mudde

The Hassan district in Karnataka is famous for its innumerable temples that attract tourists worldwide. The Shravanabelagola temple is a holy place for the Jains and is world-renowned for the majesty of Lord Gomatheeswara towering over everything around. It is one of the holiest places for the Jain community attracting millions of devotees annually. Read: Varanga […]