Credit: Murali Krishna Kulkarni
About Jaina Temple
Built in the 9th century, the Jaina temple was built by King Amoghavarsha I or his son Krishna II.
Unlike other temples, the temple features not Hindu dieties but a statue of a Jina carved into the north side kapota eave.
The temple is built on an elevated platform in Dravidian style. It has a Mukha mandapa followed by a Rangamandapa and sanctum. The Mukha mandapa is standing on 16 round-shaped pillars with a large elephant welcoming the tourists on doorways. While Rangamandapa has four pillars with lattice windows. Like Hindu temples, the temple features a cirvumbulatory path that surrounds the sanctum in the form of a crocodile arch.