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Parshvanatha Jain Basadi, Kabaturu
The Parshvanatha Jain Basadi in Kabaturu village, Soraba taluk, Shivamogga district, stands as a significant remnant of ancient Jain heritage and Kadamba-era architecture. Constructed in 1017 CE by Queen Mallaladevi, wife of Kadamba king Kirtivarma, the temple once symbolized the region's architectural grandeur.
Built primarily with laterite stone (locally known as jambitṭige), the Basadi features a sanctum housing a 1.52-metre-tall seated idol of Lord Parshvanatha, beautifully adorned with a multi-hooded serpent canopy and chamaradharis (attendants holding fly-whisks). The premises contain several inscriptions related to Jain monks who undertook the sacred Sallekhana vow (ritual fasting unto death).
Though historically linked to the Kadamba dynasty of Banavasi (3rd–6th centuries CE) and once an important centre of Jain culture, the Basadi has fallen into a state of neglect. What remains today are mostly brick ruins and scattered stone carvings lying exposed on the ground. Designated as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the site has unfortunately lost much of its former glory and prominence within the Jain community due to inadequate maintenance and conservation efforts.
This once-magnificent temple is a poignant reminder of the need for urgent restoration. Preserving such invaluable cultural and historical treasures is essential to safeguard our shared heritage for future generations.
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Jainism in Sri Lanka
Jain Sources , Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa of Buddhism do describe a narrative where Jainism (referred to as Niganthas or Nigantha ascetics) had a presence in ancient Sri Lanka before early Buddhism.
Jain tradition maintains that the religion was well-entrenched in Sri Lanka long before the arrival of Mahinda (Ashoka's son) and the formal introduction of Buddhism.
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