Kanakagiri Jain Shri kshetra, Jain temple in Karnataka, India.
The Kanakagiri temple stands on a hillock adorned with stone structures, featuring three main temples accessible through 350 ascending steps.
The temple site dates to the 5th century when Acharya Pujyapada established a monastery at the intersection of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
The temple complex contains inscriptions, caves, and footprints of 24 Tirthankaras, reflecting the deep-rooted Jain traditions and religious practices.
Visitors can access accommodation facilities including guest rooms, halls, and tent spaces, with the nearest railway station located at Kalvande, 10 kilometers away.
The temple houses 27 inscriptions documenting Sallekhana, an ancient Jain practice of spiritual self-denial leading to liberation.
Location: Karnataka
GPS coordinates: 11.94995,76.76847
Latest update: March 13, 2025 03:42
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