Varanga jain temple: A tour of the Varanga Jain temple

A tour of the Varanga Jain temple in Karnataka with details of Kere Basadi, Neminath temple & Chandranath temple. their timings, history, how to reach etc Learn about the ancient Jain temples in Varanga, a village in Udupi district, Karnataka. Discover the history of Jainism in the region, the unique architecture of the temples and the festivals celebrated there. The Varanga Jain Temple, also known as Kere Basadi or Chaturmukha Basadi, is a significant Jain temple located in Varanga village in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. This temple, dating back to the 12th century, is uniquely situated in the middle of a lake. Located 37 km from Udupi and 8.6 km from Hebri, the Kere Basadi (Lake Temple) in Varanga is an architectural gem set in the middle of a 14-acre reservoir. This 12th-century star-shaped Jain temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavati is a remarkable fusion of spirituality, history, and natural beauty.