GULBARGA

 

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Main Deity- Idol of Bhagawan Mahavir.

 

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.

 

Guidance- Gulbarga is 60 Kms from Humnabad and 584 Kms from Banglore. Good Boarding and lodging facilites are available in Gulbarga.

 

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