Odegal basadi
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Odegal basadi or Vadegal basadi is the largest basadi located on the Vindhyagiri Hill in Shravanabelagola in the Indian state of Karnataka.
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| Odegal basadi | |
|---|---|
Odegal Basadi | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Deity | Rishabhanatha, Neminatha, Shantinatha |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Shravana Belgola, Hassan, Karnataka |
 Interactive map of Odegal basadi | |
| Coordinates | 12°51′18″N 76°29′06″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Dravidian architecture |
| Established | 14th century |
About temple
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]
Gallery
Kannada inscription
Adinatha statue
Shantinatha statue
Neminatha statue
