Antima Shrutakevali Bhadrabahumuni, the final artist, is recognized as the original man of Shravanabelagola. He is the progenitor for the spread of Jainism in South India. His time BC. 3rd century.Due to the severe drought of 12 years in North India, Bhadrabahumuni along with his disciples and Samrat Chandraguptha Mourya migrated from the north to the south where Jainism influenced and settled at Chandragiri in present day Shravanabelagola.
Bhadrabahu Munis were great ascetics, a storehouse of immense knowledge. He knew 12 Angas and 14 Purvas of Agama. The biographies of Bhadrabahu Munis can be found in Vaddaradhana composed by Sivakotyachara. In his final days, Bhadrabahumuni attained Samadhi in a natural cave at Chandragiri (Chikkabetta). That cave is now called Bhadra Bahu Cave is fame. In this cave, the formation of the feet of the sages And, after Kala, it became a temple is transformed. The environment of this caveSerene, for Jain sacrifices and This place is a center of great devotion for the devotees. Located on the eastern side of the hill, this cave is a favorite place of Jain sacrifices, and stands to preach the importance of sacrifice and peace to the world.