Moodabidre Jain Temple

Moodabidri (also called Mudabidri), an ancient center of Jain learning, is a small town about 37 km northeast of Mangalore, in Karnataka. Moodabidri was a center of Jain religion, culture, art and architecture during 14th - 16th centuries. It is famous as the "Jaina Kashi" of the South. It is sanctified by the stay of great saints and poets.

Saavira Kambada Basadi, a Jain temple in Karnataka, is well known across the world not only because it was built in 1430, but because of the remarkable pillars that are an integral part of the temple. The temples is also known as the Tribhuvana Tilaka Chudamani Basadi or the crest jewel of the three worlds.

The construction of the temple took place in three phases. The first phase saw the construction of the sanctum sanctorum with the eight foot idol of Chandranath. The second phase oversaw the construction of the magnificent prayer hall with its innumerable pillars. The last phase of construction was the erection of the manasthamba.