Kundadri
History
More than two thousand years ago, the greatest Digambar Jain muni named Kundakunda Acharya stayed here and prompted the birth of this jain holy place. A temple is constructed with stone statues of jain sages. As the place is secluded, there has been efforts to damage stone statues to find hidden treasure.
Transportation
Kundadri is at a distance of about 80 km. from the district headquarters, Shimoga and about 20 km from Thirthahalli town. From Shimoga, one has to take the National Highway NH-13 (Thirthahalli road) to reach Thirthahalli. Then take State Highway SH-1 (Agumbe Road) up to Guddekeri and then take left deviation. The total distance from Bangalore to Thirthahalli is 332 km. From Mangalore, one can take NH-13 to reach Thirthahalli. The distance from Mangalore to Thirthahalli is around 146 km. There are numerous mini-buses from Udupi to Thirthahalli. From Udupi railway station 86 km to Thirthahalli. The nearest railway station is in Shimoga. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport.
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Sculpture
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Inside View
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Sculpture
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Wide View
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Temple
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Sunset View
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Jain Temple
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Jain Temple
See also
References
- ^ Fernadis, Ronald Anil (30 September 2009). "On top of the world". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ Veerendra, P.M. (29 November 2011). "Agumbe to be declared plastic-free zone". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ Staff Reporter (7 November 2011). "Statue in front of Jain temple damaged". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 October 2014.