Chaturmukha Basadi in Karkala, Karnataka, is a famous Jain temple renowned for its symmetrical design. As one of the most prominent landmarks in Karkala, it derives its name from the four identical faces it possesses, hence the term "chaturmukha" meaning "four faces" in Sanskrit, and "basadi" referring to Jain temples in South India.
Chaturmukha Basadi Jain Temple Karkala
Situated amidst coconut plantations and paddy fields, Chaturmukha Basadi is elevated on a field, adding to its picturesque setting. With its impressive architecture, Chaturmukha Basadi boasts 108 granite pillars. This temple is unique in that it is open on all four sides, featuring four identical doorways that lead to the inner sanctum known as Gurba Gruha. These doorways showcase intricate carvings of Jain Thirthankaras, as well as Hindu deities.
Within the temple, you can find images of Tirthankara Aranath, Mallinath, and Munisuvratnath. This basadi, constructed entirely from carved granite rocks, is also known as Tribhuvana Tilaka Jina Chaityalaya or Ratnatraya dhama, as mentioned in the inscriptions. Notably, it faces the renowned Karkala Bahubali statue, which was installed on 13th February 1432, by Veera Pandya of the Santara dynasty, following the instructions of the Bhattaraka of Karkala, Lalitakeerti.
History
Immadi Bhairarasa Vodeya of the Santara dynasty constructed this magnificent temple in 1586, during the late 16th century.
Daily Visiting Hours & Timings
Morning Visiting Hours: 10 AM till 2 PM
Evening Visiting Hours: 4 PM till 5.30 PM
Nearby Tourist Places
One of the most popular monument Gomateshwara Statue in Karkala is just 1.4 kms from the temple. Chaturmukha Basadi can be viewed from the Gommateshwara statue of Karkala.
Kere Basadi in Varanga is around 27 km from Karkala. Also known as Lake Temple, Kere Basadi Jain Temple is worth visiting as the Basadi is situated amidst a scenic pond.
How to Reach Chaturmukha Basadi
Karkala is 361 kms from Bengaluru and 51 kms from Mangaluru. Mangaluru is the nearest airport and railway station. Karkala is well connected by bus service from Udupi and Mangaluru. The temple is 1.3 kms from Karkala city centre and can be reached on foot or by hiring an auto.
Where to Stay
Being a popular tourist spot, Karkala city has numerous hotels and accommodation facilities.
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