Bhandara Basadi

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Bhandara Basadi
ಭಂಡಾರ ಬಸದಿ
Shravana Belgola, Hassan, Karnataka
Geographic coordinates12°51′24.1″N 76°29′19.4″E / 12.856694°N 76.488722°E / 12.856694; 76.488722
Architecture
StyleHoysala architecture
CreatorHula Raja
Date established1159 CE

Bhandara Basadi or Chaturvimsati Tirthankar Basadi is a Jain temple (basadi) built in located in Shravanabelagola, a town in Karnataka, India.

History

The temple was constructed in 1159 CE by Hula Raja, a general and bhandari (transl. treasurer) during the reign of King

Bukka of Vijayanagara Empire.[4][5]

Architecture

Aerial view of Bhandara Basadi

Bhandara Basadi is the largest temple in Shravanabelagola measuring 266 by 76 feet (81 by 23 m). The temple is dedicated to 24 Tirthankaras and is hence also known as Chaturvimsati Tirthankar Basadi. The garbhagriha houses 3 feet (0.91 m) idols of 24 Tirthankaras in kayotsarga posture with a ornate pedestal.[6][7][2] There are idols of Padmavati and Brahmdev outside the garbhagriha.[8] The central part of navaranga (hall) floor contains a 10 feet (3.0 m) monolithic slab which popular in Hoysala architecture.[3][9]

The temple also includes a monolithic

manasthamba with chaturmukha idol facing four cardinal direction.[8]

See also

References

Citations

  1. ^ Sangave 1981, pp. 18–19.
  2. ^ a b Raman 1994, p. 55.
  3. ^ a b Chugh 2016, p. 288.
  4. ^ Kulke & Sahu 2022, p. 71.
  5. ^ Chattopadhyaya 2003, p. 139.
  6. ^ Shah 1987, p. 126.
  7. ^ Knapp 2008, p. 496.
  8. ^ a b Sangave 1981, p. 18.
  9. ^ Chugh 2017, p. 310.

Sources

  • Chattopadhyaya, Brajadulal (2003). Studying Early India: Archaeology, Texts, and Historical Issues.
    ISBN 9788178241432
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  • Chugh, Lalit (2016). Karnataka's Rich Heritage - Art and Architecture (From Prehistoric Times to the Hoysala Period ed.).
    ISBN 9789352068258
    .
  • Chugh, Lalit (2017). Karnataka's Rich Heritage – Temple Sculptures & Dancing Apsaras: An Amalgam of Hindu Mythology, Natyasastra and Silpasastra.
    ISBN 978-19-4713-736-3
    .
  • Knapp, Stephen (2008). Seeing Spiritual India.
    ISBN 9780595614523
    .
  • ISBN 9781000485141
    .
  • Raman, Afried (1994). Bangalore - Mysore. Bangalore:
    ISBN 9780863114311
    .
  • ISBN 9789326355599
    .
  • ISBN 978-81-7017-208-6

External links

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