16 May 2015
Akkana Basadi is a Temple constructed in 1181 AD during the reins of Hoysala ruler Veera Ballala II. Said to be the oldest Basadi in Shravanabelagola, it was constructed by a Jain devotee Achiyakka and hence derives the name “Akkana Basadi”.
The Temple is a simple Ekakuta construction hosting twentythird Thirthankara Paravanath. The outer walls are plain, a feature of many Jain Temples.
The tower of the shrine also has limited carvings.
The interior of the Temple has four polished pillars with highly carved ceilings.
There is an old inscription in Kannada which mentions about the grant by King Veera Ballalla II.
Housed in the same complex is Siddantha Basadi. It does not have any architectural work but housed the library of Siddantha texts. But the religious texts were shifted to Mudabidri in 18th century.
R Niranjan Das
Beautiful and well maintained. Where in Sravanabelakola is this?
Aravind GJ
Thanks Niranjan. It is in Shravanabelagola town itself. 5 minute walk from the base of Vindhyagiri.
Vineeta Yashswi
Pictures are so beautiful and well written post…
aravindgj
Vineeta,
Thanks for your comments.