Jain temples, Halebidu

Jain Basadis of hoysala
Parshvanatha Basadi
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityParshvanatha, Shantinatha and Adinatha
FestivalsMahavir Jayanti
Location
LocationHassan, Karnataka, India
Geographic coordinates13°12′31.2″N 75°59′42.4″E / 13.208667°N 75.995111°E / 13.208667; 75.995111
Architecture
StyleHoysala architecture
CreatorVishnuvardhana, Veera Ballala II
Date established12th century
Temple(s)3

Jain hoysala complex in Halebidu, Hassan district consists of three Jain Basadis (Basti or temples) dedicated to the Jain Tirthankars Parshvanatha, Shantinatha and Adinatha. The complex is situated near Kedareshwara temple and Dwarasamudra lake. The temple complex also includes a step well called Hulikere Kalyani.[1]

These temples were constructed in the 12th century during the reign of Hoysala Empire along with Kedareshwara temple and Hoysaleswara Temple.Archaeological Survey of India has listed all three basadi in the complex in the list of "Must See" Indian Heritage and are also inscribed as one of the "Adarsh Smarak Monument".[2][3][4][5]