About
About Lord Shri Parshvanatha Basadi (Antarala Parshvanatha Basadi)
- Year of establishment
- Around AD 1195 enclosure; inscription of AD 1129
- Established by
- Dhanakirti Deva; enclosure and dance halls by Nagadeva
- Main deity
- Lord Parshvanatha
- Timings
- Usually open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Location
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The building opposite the entrance to Chikkabetta is Parshvanatha Basadi, also called Kamatha Parshvanatha Basadi. This tall Hoysala-period monument is built of hard stone and contains a sanctum, vestibule, navaranga, and entrance hall. The lofty sanctum houses an approximately fifteen-foot soapstone image of Lord Parshvanatha Tirthankara. Its highly ornamental seven-hooded serpent shows clearly carved head, eyes, tongue, and jewel. Fine miniature sculptures appear near Parshvanatha’s feet. According to an inscription, Dhanakirti Deva, disciple of Dhamanandi Traividya Deva, built the Basadi. Around AD 1195, town chief Nagadeva constructed the stone enclosure and dance halls of the navaranga. Faded Hoysala-period line paintings of Dharanendra and Goddess Padmavati survive on the vestibule walls. The memorial stone to the right of the navaranga is a fine Hoysala work. Its inscription of AD 1129 was composed by Madana Maheshwara Mallinatha and carved by Gangachari, who bore the titles Biruda Ruvari and Mukhatilaka.
