Jain Temples in #Gerusoppa :
Once Institution to several basadis with exclusive architecture, hundreds of inscriptions, groups of temples & structure, owing to it's vast unexplored heritage & ruins, Gerusoppa is called 'Harappa of the Jains' @LostTemple7
#Jainism #Karnataka
Once Institution to several basadis with exclusive architecture, hundreds of inscriptions, groups of temples & structure, owing to it's vast unexplored heritage & ruins, Gerusoppa is called 'Harappa of the Jains' @LostTemple7
#Jainism #Karnataka
Historical references states there were108 #Jain Basadis & now only five remaining.
Chaturmukha #basadi that exists even now is testimony to the art & architecture of ancient times has stood tall being d lone sentinel of the Rani Chennabhaira Devi’s forgotten empire.
#Gerusoppa
Chaturmukha #basadi that exists even now is testimony to the art & architecture of ancient times has stood tall being d lone sentinel of the Rani Chennabhaira Devi’s forgotten empire.
#Gerusoppa
Famous center of trade & commerce #Gerusoppa ruled by Saluva kingdom the Powerful intelligent Queen Rani Chenna Bhairadevi (1554-1603) knownas 'Pepper Queen'.
Her empire included Uttara-Dakshina Kannada, Goa, Malabar region & had 37 seaports efficiently crushed Portuguese twice!
Her empire included Uttara-Dakshina Kannada, Goa, Malabar region & had 37 seaports efficiently crushed Portuguese twice!
Rani Bhairadevi patronised Jainism.
Chaturmukha Basadi built in 1562, on a star-shaped platform with large, vertical stairs carved out of rocks leading to the imposing temple. 'Sarvatobhadra'.
located on banks of River Sharavati Gerusoppa was afterwards named Nagar Bastikere.
Chaturmukha Basadi built in 1562, on a star-shaped platform with large, vertical stairs carved out of rocks leading to the imposing temple. 'Sarvatobhadra'.
located on banks of River Sharavati Gerusoppa was afterwards named Nagar Bastikere.
Pc : Ravi Hegde & Wiki
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