Moodabidri is a town-municipality just 38 kms from Mangalore. It is nestled in nature’s beauty, surrounded by lush green paddy fields and natural water ponds.
It is regarded as sacred for Jains by virtue of its being a Jain center. As a result it is known as Jainkashi. It is a pilgrim center for the Jains not only because of several sacred Basadis, but more so because of the most sacred scriptures of Jainism, the Dhawalas found in their original form on palm leaves.
We were here in search of "Thosand Pillar Basadi". But we were pleasantly surprised to discover many more of heritage structures. There are 18 huge Basadis or temples here of which some I have visited:
The nearby places of interest are:
It is regarded as sacred for Jains by virtue of its being a Jain center. As a result it is known as Jainkashi. It is a pilgrim center for the Jains not only because of several sacred Basadis, but more so because of the most sacred scriptures of Jainism, the Dhawalas found in their original form on palm leaves.
We were here in search of "Thosand Pillar Basadi". But we were pleasantly surprised to discover many more of heritage structures. There are 18 huge Basadis or temples here of which some I have visited:
- Guru Basadi
- Thousand Pillar Basadi
- Badga Basadi
- Settara Basadi
- Ammanavara Basadi
- Betkeri Basadi
- Koti Basadi
- Vikrama Setty Basadi
- Kallu Basadi
- Leppada Basadi
- Deramma Setty Basadi
- Chola Setty Basadi
- Mahadeva Setty Basadi
- Bykanathikari Basadi
- Kere Basadi
- Padu Basadi
- Shri Jain Math Basadi
- Jaim Pathshala Basadi
The nearby places of interest are:
Hello Rajesh
ReplyDeleteThere is so much beauty in India.
I'm sure you will never run out of great posts and photographs.
My son has travelled through much of India and he loved it all and the hospitable people he met along the way.
Shane
I really like the view of the pretty green paddy fields. The temples are beautiful too. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteYour country has some amazing architecture, Rajeesh. Thanks for the virtual tour!
ReplyDeleteYou always add to my knowledge. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love the lush rice paddies. So soothing to the eyes. The Jain temples are beautiful. It's interesting about the sacred scripture found on palm leaves.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, it's quite lush in this part of India and tropical
ReplyDeleteAnother very interesting post. . .I learn so much from you and your lovely photos!!
ReplyDeleteA completely new place and new culture I did not know about.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful temples. Makes a lovely mosaic.
ReplyDeleteloved that greenery :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLooks very neat and serene.
ReplyDeleteVibrant green paddy fields....interesting temples!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week,
Ruby
So lovely to see...
ReplyDeleteLush green, beautiful skies and a wonderful look at your world, Rajesh!! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteA very quaint little town :-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an area with much natural beauty.
ReplyDeleteO, I do love that red roof...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect day to visit such a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteI love India's temples - sady I have visited few. My friend, Shiju Sugunan, took me to Mysore and we visited a temple near there, about 700 years old, not an active place of worship, but incredible with all its intricate carvings. I love driving past all the lush rice paddies, a different landscape from Mumbai, that's for sure.
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beautiful sir!
ReplyDeleteLoved the picture wide fields... reminds me of hometown
ReplyDeleteI really liked this wonderful place, beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI ever know about this Jain center! Beautiful location and wonderful temple architectures.
ReplyDeleteall that lush greenery, so cooling to the eyes
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Great choice for J and always fascinating photos and history here ~ thanks,
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There is a lot of heritage in your country. Thank you for sharing all these beautiful buildings and for telling about their history!
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Wil, ABCW Team
nice building, but I REALLY like the grass!
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nice post.
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I love that broad, green expanse (the rice field) that introduces this series of photos!
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Amazing captures..... Love the greenery most :)
ReplyDeleteIndia is such a beauty! I wish to viist all these places... :-)
ReplyDeleteso many temples are at a small place . so it should be another city of temples. great natural pictures !!
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