Digamber Jain Temple in Karkala, Udupi
At a distance of a little over 60 kilometers from Mangalore, Karkala is an important Jain pilgrimage site. The town has a number of historical and religious landmarks of which the Chaturmukha Basadi is the most well-known. The temple gets its name from its unique architectural plan wherein the temple is open from all sides.
The Chaturmukha Basadi, was built in the late 16th century by Immadi Bhairarasa Vodeya of the Santara dynasty in 1586.
The temple has Tirthankara Aranath, Mallinath and Munisuvratnath.
This basadi, completely made of carved granite rocks, is known as Tribhuvana Tilaka Jina Chaityalaya or Ratnatraya dhama from inscriptions.
Morning: 5:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Evening: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM,
Karla also known as Karkala, is a town and the headquarters of Karla taluk in the Udupi district of Karnataka. Located about 60 km from Mangalore, it lies near the Western Ghats. The town was called Pandya Nagari during the period of Jain rule. The city is well connected with roads.
Train: Udupi Railway Station
Air: Mangalore International Airport
