Great Manasthmba, Hiriyangadi

Neminath Basadi at Hiriyangadi has been built in the later half of 14th century. In front of this a colossal Manasthmba measuring 54 feet in height is constructed over a platform with conventional mouldings in a stepped pyramidal order.

The shaft divided into many registers of which, the lower portion is an austere square base followed by circular corrugated register and the rest of the entire circular shaft is divided into five registers with double circular bands.

The apex of the shaft is treated with series of tassels over which a slightly bulbous tip accommodates a multifaceted, almost stellate capital over which a huge abacus carries a small turreted shrine. Inside the shrine is an exquisitely carved Yaksha seated in padmasana. 

Neminath Basadi, Hiriyangadi

Neminath Basadi at Hiriyangadi has been built in the later half of 14th century. It was constructed during the period of Bhairava 1st of Kalasa dynasty.

It is said that the first pooja should be offered to Neminath Swami before offering the mahamasthabhisheka to Bhagavan Bahubali.

There are beautiful carvings on the pillars of the basadi.

In front of the temple is beautiful and tall Manasthamba.

Hiriyangadi

Hiriyangadi is a hamlet of Karkala town in the state of Karnataka. The place is associated with Jainism from the ancient times.

Two interesting structures of interest to people who love exploring India are Neminatha Basadi  and Manastambha.

Karkala as we all know important Jainism center.

Other important Jainism centre close by is Moodbidri.