{"id":296509,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T06:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=296509"},"modified":"2025-02-25T15:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T10:16:12","slug":"shravanabelagola-temples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/shravanabelagola-temples\/","title":{"rendered":"Shravanabelagola Temples: A List Of Basadis That You Ought To Visit In 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shravanabelagola is a tourist-thronged city nestled between the Chandragiri and Vindhyagiri hills. The city is of immense importance due to the presence of many temples which makes it a pilgrimage destination for a lot of people. Shravanabelagola temples<\/strong> are situated on the base of the two hills and are Jain centric. These temples are called as the \u2018Basadis\u2019 by the locals and its architectural styles have been inspired by various dynasties. Shravanabelagola temples\u2019 history<\/strong> includes numerous inscriptions and incidents connected with great saints and disciples of the Jain religion. So, here is a list of the temples that you should keep in mind for the next \u2018Teerth Yatra\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

7 Best Shravanabelagola Temples<\/h2>\n

Chandragiri and Vindhyagiri hills house the various Basadis in Shravanabelagola. The hills are also home to the locals because of its great agricultural capabilities. However, even though Chandragiri hills are smaller in size compared to Vindhyagiri, most of the temples are situated on the latter. It is important to understand that each and every Basadi has a unique story and way of architecture attached to them ranging from Shravanabelagola temples\u2019 steps to the history behind each of those walls.<\/p>\n

1. Akkana Basadi<\/h3>\n
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Akkana Basadi can be translated to mean \u2018elder sister\u2019 and is one of the main temples of Shravanabelagola. The temple was constructed by a devout Jain lady, Achala Devi, during the Hoysala period. This Basadi is made of soapstone material which was prominently used to make various buildings in that era. Akkana Basadi has the most magnificent statue of Lord Parshwanath and has a simple and single shrine that houses the sculpture of the saint with his attendants. The dome-like structure of this temple is fondly referred to as the \u2018nose of the temple\u2019 because of its unusual and different frame. The temple is one of the favorite Basadis of the locals because of its silent yet calming atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> 20 Temples In Karnataka That Are All About Grandeur That You Must Visit<\/a><\/p>\n

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