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Chamarajanagara is home to numerous historical Jain temples, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage. Here are some notable ones: Historical Jain Temples in Mysore - *Sri Parshwanatha Temple*: A Digambara Jain temple located in the Chamundipuram area of Mysore, with Bhagwan Parshwanatha as the main deity. - *Sri Sammedhagiri Digambara Jaina Mandir*: A Jain temple in the Jayanagar area of Mysore, featuring an idol of Bhagawan Parshwanatha. - *Sri Mahavir Swamy Digambar Jain Temple*: Built in 1904 by Mothikane Vardhamaniah, this temple has Bhagwan Parshwanatha as the main deity and offers lodging facilities for pilgrims. - *Sri Shanthinatha Basadi*: Consecrated in 2003-04, this temple is located in the premises of the Sri Mahavir Jain Hostel in Tonachi Koppal Layout. - *Sri Kunthunatha Basadi*: Situated in the Indira Nagar area of Mysore, this temple features Bhagawan Kunthunatha as the main deity. - *Sri Sumathinatha Basadi*: Built in 1896, this temple was initially located within the Mysore palace premises before being relocated to its current site. - *Sri Vasupujya Basadi*: Located in the Mahavira Nagar area of Mysore, this temple features Bhagawan Vasupujya as the main deity ¹. Other Notable Jain Sites - *Kundadri Hill*: A significant Jain pilgrimage site featuring Lord Parshwanatha's temple. - *Humcha*: A village with an 8th-century Jain temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavati. - *Varanga*: A Jain pilgrimage center with ancient and beautiful Basadis, including the 1200-year-old Neminatha Basadi. - *Moodbidri*: Known as "Jain Kashi," this town features the Thousand Pillars Temple and other notable Jain Basadis. - *Karkala*: A historic town with 18 Jain Basadis and a 42-foot monolith statue of Bhagawan Bahubali. - *Shravanabelagola*: A prominent Jain pilgrimage site featuring the world's largest monolithic statue of Bhagawan Bahubali ² ³.
