Ancient Shri Kamala ( Kamal ) Basadi, Belagavi Fort

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Ancient Shri Kamala ( Kamal ) Basadi, Belagavi Fort - Location details

Ancient Shri Kamala ( Kamal ) Basadi, Belagavi Fort, Jain Temple Heritage, Belagavi (Inside Fort), Belagavi, Karnataka

Ancient Shri Kamala ( Kamal ) Basadi, Belagavi Fort - Food details

Kunda, Jolada Rotti–Yennegai, Saaru

Ancient Shri Kamala ( Kamal ) Basadi, Belagavi Fort - History details

A Jain temple within Belagavi Fort, built in 1204 CE by Birchiraja (Jaya Raya) under the Ratta dynasty, guided by monk Subhachandrabhattarakadeva. Dedicated to Neminatha, it’s famed for the lotus‑carved ceiling with 72 petals symbolising three sets of 24 Tirthankaras. Doorways, pillars and mukhamandapa display Western Chalukya craftsmanship; allied basadis stand nearby.