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From Mangalore to Moodbidri, it's a pleasant meandering journey by scenic landscapes and lush flora. In the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, the three tiny towns of Moodbidri, Karkala, and Venoor are noted for their significant presence of Jainism, with several Jain basadis or Jain temples. Though the numbers have declined over time, there are still a few temples here that the Jains hold in high regard. Moodbidri, formerly known as Jainakasi, was formerly home to 18 basadis, of which only a few exist now. The most important of the bunch is the Tribhuvana Thilaka Choodamani basadi.The monument is double-storied and ornamented with many carved pillars, and is known as the Thousand Pillar Temple. Animals, mythical creatures, and other figures are among the sculptures. The main hall is built on an elevated platform, and the inner sanctuary contains Chandranatha's idol. The vibrant floor tiles and ceiling sculptures are particularly appealing. The first floor is locked, and the tag of '1000 pillars' appears to be a bit of a stretch when you have a look around. At a higher level, however, there are additional pillars. The iconic Bahubali monument at Karkala is a short trip from Moodbidri. The temple, which rises on a granite hill, is considered the second most significant pilgrim place for Jains after Shravanabelagola. You may either ascend the stairs from the bottom or follow the road around the hill, which leads to the temple's gate. The 42-foot-tall monument, which sits on a 5-foot-tall pedestal in the midst of a large courtyard, was built in the mid-15th century.The standing figure, like the one at Shravanabelagola, has lengthy arms and curly hair, as well as anthills and creepers surrounding its legs. Behind the large monument are little Thirthankara statues. Chaturmukha basadi may be seen from afar from the hill. The basadi, which is lined with many pillars and has entrances on all four sides, gets its name from this. It is where Aranath, Mallinath, and Munisuvratnath's idols are kept. The little village of Venoor, located on the banks of the Phalguni River, is notable for the Bahubali statue and the modest temples that surround it. Built in the early 17th century, the 38-foot-tall monument sits in a large open courtyard on a high double-layered pedestal. The figure, like the one at Karkala, stands tall with long arms, curly hair, and creepers around his legs.
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