Digamber Jain Temple in Karkala, Udupi
The Basadi houses 24 Tirthanakaras in Kayotsarg posture. The main attraction of this basadi is 5 feet black statue of Lord Neminatha, the 22nd Tirthankara in Padmasana position seating on 'Kamala Peeta' (lotus seat).
The history of Neminatha Basadi dates back to 1200 years. This basadi was constructed during the reign of Varanga Raya.
The Neminatha Basadi is popularly called as Here Basadi which means Big Temple. The Basadi houses 24 Tirthanakaras in Kayotsarg posture. The main attraction of this basadi is 5 feet black statue of Lord Neminatha, the 22nd Tirthankara in Padmasana position seating on 'Kamala Peeta' (lotus seat).
Neminatha is also considered as God of the Village (Gramadevaru). Kushmandini Devi, the Yakshi dedicated to Lord Neminath also called as Ambika Devi and idol of Yakshi Padmavati Devi is also present.
A small shrine dedicated to Kshetrapala is situated outside the temple. A tall Manasthamba of 45 feet can be found outside the temple and 4 Thirthankaras are erected on the top of the pillar.
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
