Main Deity - About two feet high marble idol of Bhagawan Shānthinātha in the Padmāsana posture.
History - This temple being constructed during the 12th century by the Hoysala's is very ancient. it was renovated recently and the pratishtā mahótsava of the newly renovated temple was conducted on the 17th, 18th and 19th April, 2002 under the guidance of His Holiness Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt. Along with the idol of Bhagawān Shānthinātha we can also find an attractive idol of Goddess Padmāvathi in this temple.
The Jain Samaj over here is very small with just five families. The Jain Samaj at Hassan supports the activities of the Jain Samaj. Just besides the temple a small community hall (Dharmashala) that can accommodate around 150 to 200 people with dining hall has been constructed recently. This will be used by the Jain samaj for conducting religious gatherings and family functions.
Accommodation – Accommodation facilities are available at the Community Hall besides the temple. However, it is advisable to stay at either Hāssan or Shravanabeĺagoĺa.
How to reach - Shānthigrāma is at a distance of 13 Kms from Hāssan and 32 Kms from Channarāyapatna. Good bus and cab facilities are available to this place from Hassan and Channarāyapatna. The village is situated just besides the main road on the way to Channarāyapatna from Bengalǔru along the Bengalǔru – Mangalǔru National Highway.
Nearest Railway Station – Hāssan, at a distance of 13 Kms.
Nearest Airport – Bengaluru International Airport, at a distance of 205 Kms.
District Centre – Hāssan, at a distance of 13 Kms.
Around Shānthigrāma –
Address: Sri Shanthinatha Swamy Digambar Jain Temple
Shanthigrama Hobli, Hassan District.
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