Lakshmeshwara Jain temples, Jain temples in Lakshmeshwara, Karnataka, India.
The temple complex contains multiple Jain shrines, including Sankha Jinalaya and Ananthanatha Basadi, featuring intricate stone carvings and traditional Chalukya architectural elements.
The temples date back to the 7th century CE, receiving significant donations from Pulakeshin II and his subordinate Sendraka Durgashakti during the Chalukya dynasty.
The temples maintain their status as centers of Jain worship, with the Shri Shankhabasadi Trust organizing religious celebrations such as Mahavir Jayanti.
The temple complex stands 40 kilometers from Gadag and 55 kilometers from Hubli, with regular local transport connecting these major cities to Lakshmeshwara.
The Sankha Basadi features a monolithic pillar decorated with carvings of 1008 Tirthankaras, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship from the Kalyani Chalukya period.
Location: Karnataka
GPS coordinates: 15.12694,75.46417
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:29
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