Английская Википедия:Guru Basadi
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use Indian English Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox religious building Guru Basadi is a basadi or Jain temple located in Moodabidri town in the Indian state of Karnataka. The Guru basadi is the oldest amongst 18 Jain basadis in Moodabidri built in 714 CE. This temple is near another Jain temple, Saavira Kambada Basadi.
History
Guru Basadi is the earliest of the Jain monuments built in Шаблон:Circa CE.Шаблон:Sfn A black stone idol of Parshwanatha, about Шаблон:Convert tall, is installed in the sanctum of this basadi.Шаблон:Sfn According to Jain legend, a Jain sage (Muni) from the 8th century was noticed a cow and a tiger drinking water from the same spot, tiger feeding the calf and cow feeding the tiger cubs while roaming a thick forest. Observing this miracle, the muni got the place excavated and idol of Parshvanatha was found in the area and a temple was consecrated here.Шаблон:Sfn
An inscription dated back to 1307 CE inside Tirthankar Basadi mentions Guru Basadi receiving grants. The manastambha inside the temple was erected in 1615 CE.Шаблон:Sfn The temple also houses the rare Jain palm leaf manuscripts of 12th century CE known as ‘Dhavala texts’ are preserved.Шаблон:Sfn These texts were brought from shravanabelagola to here during Mughal invasion. This basadi is also called Siddantha Basadi and Hale Basadi.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn
Architecture
The Guru Basadi is almost as large as the famous Saavira Kambada Basadi located near the Guru Basadi(About 10 mis away). The temple is a rectangular structure with three mandapa leading to garbhagriha that houses an Шаблон:Convert idol of Parshvanatha as the moolnayak of the temple. The outer hall is supported by beautifully carved pillars.Шаблон:Sfn The temple entrance has finely carved columns that supports a sloped roof. The temple houses a manasthambha in front of the temple entrance.Шаблон:Sfn This temple houses miniature idols of many Jain Tirthankars.Шаблон:Sfn
Siddhanta Basadi inside Guru Basadi enshrines idol of the 24 Tirthankars made of mainly Diamond and emerald and other precious stones.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn The temple also houses an idol dating back to the 2nd century BCE.Шаблон:Sfn The temple complex also include small temples dedicated to goddess Saraswati and goddess Padmavati.Шаблон:Sfn
Legacy
The temple is significant for appointment of the Head of Jain Matha, and coronations of Jain Bhattaraka.Шаблон:Sfn
Gallery
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Intricate carvinged pillars inside temple
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Rock-cut image of Goddess Saraswati
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Image of Bahubali
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Inscription outside temple
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