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BANKAPURA |
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JAINISM IN INDIA > KARNATAKA > BANKAPURA |
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History-Though there is no Jain temple at present, this place has historical importance for Jain religion as the famous Adipuran by Shri Gunbhadraacharaya, a disiple of Acharaya jinsena, was composed here. this place derives its name bankapur after the name of jain king Bankerayas. the jain temples were converted into masjid by the invaders. |
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Guidance- This place is 36 kms from laksheshwar.Bankapur is on the way to Sirsi via Hanagal- Santekop and Aatur. |