Thursday, September 19, 2013

Chathurmukha Basadi, Manjeshwar

Chathurmukha Basadi at Manjeshwar is a Jain temple. I am told this is an ancient temple, but I am not sure how old. This is very close to the another ancient temple Anantheshwar Temple.



This temple has a very unique architecture. The temple derives its name Chaturmukh as there are four entrances to the temple in the four directions. Inside the temple there are four idols of Vardhamana Mahaveera, the founder of Jainism, facing the four directions.




30 comments:

  1. Modest but impressive!

    Namaste With aloha

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  2. Interesting architectural style!

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  3. Beautiful!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  4. What a charming building ... great shots!

    Irene

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  5. Amazing constructions..:-)

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  6. So beautiful and uniquely build! Liked the peace enveloped there

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  7. What a different temple indeed, Rajesh!! And wonderful blue skies for a backdrop!! Perfect! Enjoy your weekend!

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  8. That's a beautiful temple.

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  9. Interesting architecture feature.

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  10. i like the simplicity of this temple compared to the other temples you have shown.

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  11. So nice to see such an old and interesting temple so well kept. Thank you, it is a real treat to see.

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  12. The simplicity of this temple is breathtaking!

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  13. Anonymous11:07

    What graceful architecture.

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  14. Exquisite architecture! Really nice!

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  15. Very good photo's....light and compositions are nice.

    Greetings, Joop

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  16. Very nice temple. We went in search of this temple long back but didn't make it to the temple. Nice to read about it.

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  17. Wonderful pics of the temple, Rajesh. The details are exciting to read. Thank you.

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  18. Quite different from the temples you usually show us. Beautiful in its own way.

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  19. Anonymous03:42

    Beautiful in its simplicity and great shots ~ carol, ^_^

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  20. This is a very different temple. I like it.

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  21. Interesting simple architecture, very nice.

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  22. This is beautiful . I did not know of this basidi. Next time I will not miss it!

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  23. A most unusual style for a temple. Even the colours seem different from what I would expect. No detailed carvings, just unusual lines and shapes.

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  24. Interesting architecture. India is a big unknown for me.

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  25. Love the architekture.
    Lovely photos.
    Alle the best.
    Mormor

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  26. very interesting with a modern look and feel to it.

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  27. very amazing and attractive place

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  28. Looks kinda unique!

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  29. This is Beautiful...Interesting form. We have a 15th century Jain temple in our place and it's a lovely one too. Had posted about it in my blog, my version and I know you have seen it too :)

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