Odegal basadi | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Jainism |
Deity | Rishabhanatha, Neminatha, Shantinatha |
Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
Location | |
Location | Shravana Belgola, Hassan, Karnataka |
Geographic coordinates | 12°51′18″N76°29′06″E / 12.85500°N 76.48500°E |
Architecture | |
Style | Dravidian architecture |
Date established | 14th century |
Odegal basadi or Vadegal basadi is the largest basadi located on the Vindhyagiri Hill in Shravanabelagola in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Odegal basadi is a granite temple built in 14th century and is the largest temple on the Vindhyagiri Hill. [1] [2] The temple derives its name from 'Odega', i.e., soapstone used for strengthening the walls of the temple. [3] The temple has three cells facing different directions, giving the name Trirukta Basadi or trikuta Basadi. [4] The temple has splended structure with non-ornate exterior. [5] The temple houses image of Rishabhanatha, Neminatha and Shantinatha made out of dark coloured schist. [1] [6] This temple is include in Adarsh Smarak Scheme introduced by Archaeological Survey of India for the preservation. [7]
The Gommateshwara statue, Siddhara basti, Chennanna basti, and Chauvisa Tirthankara basti are the important temple near Odegal basadi. [8]
Archaeological Survey of India has listed the Odegal basadi in group of monuments in Shravanabelagola as Adarsh Smarak Monument. [9]
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