Jain Group of Temples, Halebidu – The Temple Complex

Jain Group of Temples, Halebidu – The Temple Complex

The temple complex consists of three Jain temples namely Parshvanatha Basadi, Shantinatha Basadi and Adinatha Basadi. All the three shrines are enclosed within a modern compound wall. These Jain Temples are renowned for their decorated pillars. These pillars are highly polished almost resembling mirrors. There is a common Pushkarini for these temples situated on the north east corner of the compound.

Parshvanatha Basadi:

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Shantinatha Basadi:

This temple is facing towards south. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapa, maha mandapa and pillared mukha mandapa. The ceiling of the maha mandapa is supported by lathe turned pillars. The sanctum enshrines an 18 feet tall image of Shantinatha, the sixteenth Tirthankara, in the Sthanaka posture. The adhisthana mouldings are almost similar to the adjacent Parsvanatha Basadi. The exterior wall is plain with a series of elongated pilasters. There is a thirty feet tall manastambha in front of the basadi entrance. The Hulikere Kalyani situated next to the basadi.

Adinatha Basadi:

The Adinatha Basadi is the smallest temple in the Jain group of temples. This temple is situated between the Parshvanatha Basadi and Shantinatha Basadi. This temple is facing towards south and is considered . The temple consists of sanctum, maha mandapa and pillared mukha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines an image of Jain Thirthankara Adinatha. The original idol is broken, and it has been kept in the adjacent Shantinatha Basadi for safe keeping. There is a sculpture of goddess Saraswathy in the deva koshta of the maha mandapa. The exterior wall is plain with a series of elongated pilasters. The superstructure over the sanctum is missing.