TL;DR pretty outside, inside not so much no pictures allowed bring long pants ask if your Uber can wait for you free admission, they appreciate donations (to finish the temple!)
The temple is work in progress. Already looks cool, big and old from outside (ignore the shabby surroundings) But repetitive, sloppy and unfinished inside.
If I understood the guard right, the temple is 50 years old. Give it another 100years or so and it will be really beautiful 🤩
Make sure to wear long pants down to your ankles if you want to go inside the temple (or pop by the nearby "Trends" store to pick up a nice pair there for around 8€ if you were unaware like me :)
It was difficult to hail an Uber back from that area. If you have a nice driver bringing you out, try to strike a deal with him where he can wait 30min for you. That's plenty of time to...
Read moreExcellent Architectural Design. Most underrated Jain temple in Rural Banglore. You will get a peaceful vibe and you can relax your mind.
The entrance of this temple is not correct on Google Maps. Google Maps will misguide to different sides. The actual entrance of this temple is on Main Road. Please check it before going.
You can enjoy the architectural design of this temple. Please don't try to capture the pictures of this temple from the inside, There are a lot of CCTV cameras and there will be a Security person. They will not allow food/plastic inside, so we have to keep all the stuff outside.
The nearest bus stop is Vijayapura Cross, near Devanahalli New bus stand (1.5km) You will get a bus to all routes from there.
Please check the entrance gate...
Read moreShree Nakoda Avati 108 Parshwanath Jain Temple is remarkable for several reasons. The shrine on the top floor is dedicated to Nakoda, while Avanti is worshipped in the basement. What truly sets this temple apart from others is that the central main temple is surrounded by 108 smaller temples, each housing the idols of all 108 Tirthankaras, making it a significant and unique place of worship. The temple features exquisite marble-like architecture and sculptures. Photography is not allowed inside the temple.
We interacted with Hari, a pandit who was present there. He spoke about the significance of the temple and mentioned that it is very common to find snakes on the premises, which devotees visit to catch...
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