Moodabidri Jain Heritage Day - Tour from Mangalore

Moodabidri has 18 Jain temples. Situated in the centre of the town, it is 35 km east of Mangalore, The most famous among them is the Thousand Pillars temple is also called as Tribhuvana Tilaka Chudamani Basadi. This temple is dedicated to the 8th Theerthankara Chandranatha. Statue is made of using 5 types of metals. This temple is managed by a Jain Mutt 15 kms from Moodabidri is Karkala famous for monolithic statue of Bahubali or Gomateshwar, installed on the 300 ft hill rock in 1432 AD, it is 42 ft in height and weigh 80 tonnes. Bahubali is the first Thirtankara. who renounced the world at his most victorious moment So come and experience this Jain circuit, with the one & only approved guide of this local place

Tour starts from Mangalore, drive to Moodabidri is 35kms towards east country side (1 hrs 30 mts drive), The greatest of 18 Jain temple is the famous Thousand pillar temple, built in 1430 AD. This temple has three storeys, the top two being of wood carved with bronze tiles. The last and the lowest one is of stone. The whole temple is supported by 1000 pillars which are elaborately carved Jain cemetery is a unique place to see 15 kms drive from Moodabidri is Karkala famous for monolithic statue of Bahubali or Gomateshwar, installed on the 300 ft hill rock in 1432 AD, it is 42 ft in height and weigh 300 tonnes. This hill can be climbed by steps or by road. Entry for light vehicles are allowed with prior permission Total it takes 1. 30 hrs from Karkala to reach back to Mangalore (52 kms)