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GULBARGA |
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JAINISM IN INDIA > KARNATAKA > GULBARGA |
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Main
Deity-
Idol of Bhagawan Mahavir. |
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History-
Gulbarga was a great Jain city in ancient period. At present there is
only one Digambar temple at Mahavir chowk and one Svetamabar temple in kirana
bazaar. This place was a great Jain center in 9th
century AD during the period of Rastrkut dynasty. The Museum on Sedam Road at
Gulbarga has got rich collection of ancient Jain idols of 8 CAD to 11 CAD.
The museum remains open from 8AM to 1PM. |
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Guidance- Gulbarga is 60 Kms from Humnabad and 584 Kms from Banglore. Good Boarding and lodging facilites are available in Gulbarga. |