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JAINISM IN INDIA > KARNATAKA > HALEBIDU |
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Idols of Bhagwan Adinatha; Bhagwan Parshwanatha and Bhagwan Shanthinatha |
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History- Halebedu was the capital of Hoysala Kings. Halebedu means ‘old capital’. It is stated that the Hoysala dynasty came to power with the blessing of a Jain ascetic. Bittideva was earlier follower of Jainism before reposing his faith to Vaishnavism under the influence of Saint Ramanuja. However his queen, Shantala Devi remained Jain and helped in construction of many Jain temples. The three Jain temples are all situated in the same compound. The idol of Bhagawan Parshwanatha is a bit injured but the idols of Bhagawan Adinatha and Shanthinatha are in good condition are worshipped regularly. The idols of Bhagawan Parshwanatha and Shanthinatha are 18 feet high and are very attractive, the idol of Bhagawan Adinatha is 2 feet high. The pillars in the Bhagawan Parshwanatha temple give the diffrent kinds of reflections and stand as a challenge to the modern science. We can find many stone inscriptions in the temple premises describing the history of the temple. A Manasthamba is found installed in front of the Shanthinatha temple. The museum at Halebedu is also having numerous Jaina idols. The 16 feet high ruined idol of Bhagawan Parshwanatha is installed in the center of the garden in the museum. |
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Guidance- Halebedu is 34 Kms from Hassan and 17 Kms from Belur. The boarding facilities are available at the government guest house at Halebedu. |