Kere Basadi, Jain temple in Varanga, India.
Kere Basadi is a Jain temple standing on an island in a lake dotted with water lilies. The structure features four identical facades and can only be accessed by boat from Varanga village.
The temple was built around 850 years ago during the Santara dynasty. King Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire granted land to it in 1424.
The temple has four entrances displaying images of Parshvanatha, Neminatha, Shantinatha, and Anantanatha. These figures represent the cardinal directions according to Jain architectural tradition.
The temple is accessible only by boat from nearby Varanga village. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as pathways can become slippery in wet conditions.
This is one of the few Jain temples in India completely surrounded by water. Its Chaturmukha design with four equal sides sets it apart architecturally among water temples of this type.
Location: Varanga
GPS coordinates: 13.39626,75.00837
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43
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