Addakeri Basadi - Parshwanatha Swamy, Karnataka

Address

Addakeri Basadi – Parshwanatha Swamy Karkala Taluk Municipality Building, Market Rd, Karkala, Karnataka 574104

Diety

Parshwanatha

Introduction

Karkala is a chief Jain centre known after the Monolithic idol of Lord Bahubali, 18 Digambar Jain Temples, Jain Math and the rich Jain Heritage. Karkala is a taluk centre in the Udupi district of Karnataka. It is situated at a distance of 35 Kms from Udupi and 52 Kms from Mangalore. The temple is surrounded with big trees. No poojas are taken place. The temple is a complex of plants growing without adequate maintenance. It has 3 feet high black coloured idol of Lord Parshwanath in Kayotsarga (standing) posture in the ground floor as the main deity. In addition to this 2′ 6″ high black coloured idol of Lord Shanthinath in Kayotsarga posture on the first floor.

Puranic Significance

Karkala was like any other village until A.D. 1300. It later flourished well when it assumed the status of the capital of Byrarasas. The Byrarasas transformed this place on to a historic town. It served as their capital from A.D. 1300-1700.