9th day of our blog

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Today is 9th day of our blog.  I hope you will like it.  So here we go………

Places to visit in Karnataka for travellers

Saavira Kambada Basadi in Moodbidri , It’s 1000 pillars will keep you standing in awe

Saavira Kambada Basadi (Thousand Pillars temple) is the most prominent of the 18 Jain temples in Moodubidiri town, Karnataka. The finest of these is the 15th-century Chandranatha Basadi, also known as the Thousand Pillars Basadi. The uniqueness of this basadi, is that no two pillars are identical. Official name is Tribhuvana Thilaka Chudamani temple. Jain tirthankara Chandraprabha is the main deity in the thousand pillars temple. Moodabidri is known as the “Jain Varanasi” of South India. The basadis or Jain temples are found all over Dakshina Kannada district but the basadis here have greater significance and are considered as most ornate. Along with Venur and Dharmastala Moodabidri is one of the main centres of Jain pilgrimage in Dakshina Kannada. 

The Thousand Pillars Temple was built in the 15th century by local ruler Devaraya Wadiyar. Temple was renovated in 1962. Each of the thousand pillars is dotted with exquisite rock carvings. Interesting fact about the pillars is, it is believed that no two pillars are said to be alike. The perfection of the stone carvings, the symmetry and intrinsic details will leave visitors in awe of this marvelous and detailed architecture.The 50 ft tall monolith Mahasthamba (Giant Pillar), a common feature in all Jain temples, is erected in front of the thousand pillars temple.

Thousand Pillars Temple complex has 3 storeys and Seven Mantapas (porch-like structure). The ground floor is built in stones while the first and second floor are wooden structures. The Garbhagriha (inner sanctum) of the temple features an 8 foot tall idol of the 8th Jain Thirthankara Chandranatha Swamy, which is known to be made of the 5 different elements (Pancha Dhatu).

Places to visit near 1000 Pillars Temple,Moodbidri: Karkala (20 kms), Udupi (52 kms), Mangaluru (35 kms), Dharmasthala (51 kms) are the other major destinations in coastal Karnataka not too far from Moodubidri.

How to reach 1000 Pillars Temple,Moodbidri: Moodubidiri is 351 kms from Bengaluru but just 37kms from Mangaluru which has the nearest airport and railway station. Frequent local buses are available to reach Moodubidri from Mangaluru city.

Places to stay near 1000 Pillars Temple,Moodbidri: Multiple budget and mid range hotels are available in Moodbidri town. Mangaluru town has more luxury options.

Fun Corner

In this we will upload one picture and you have to identify the picture. You have to write the name of the location in the comment section.  Information regarding picture will be given in tomorrow’s edition.

Now, identify the Picture and write it in the comment section.😄

 Yesterday’s Fun Corner’s Information

Gokarna – Serene Shoreline & Interesting Nightlife

Travelers looking for complete solace and solemn pleasure should surely visit Gokarna at least once. This low-key, laid-back, and less-commercialised beach destination has won over millions of travelers and backpackers, and is one of the most famous places in Karnataka.

Gokarna is also an important Hindu pilgrim hub with many age-old temples in its confines. Chilling out on the pristine beaches, enjoying the exciting water sports, riding on the thrilling catamaran ride has made it a fascinating tourist retreat.

Popular Tourist Destinations: Mahabaleshwar Temple, Maha Ganapati Temple, and Om Beach are the major crowd-pullers. Relax and enjoy the thrilling water sports like banana boat ride, snorkelling, and parasailing in the shimmering blue water of Gokarna.

Best Time To Visit: October to March

Nearest Railway Station: Gokarna Railway Station is nearest to the town and is well-connected with Marmagao Rail Link.

Nearest Airport: Dabolim Airport in Goa is 140 km away from the town.

Let’s Learn

In this Section you are going to learn how to read, write and speak Kannada fluently in a fun way. So let’s start. Yesterday’s edition we have learned Measurements and today we will learn Words related to Time in Kannada.

Words Related to TIME

Time – Samaya/Kaala

Hour – GanTe

Minute – Nimisha

Second – KshaNa

Now – Eega

Later – Aamele

Morning – BeLigge

Afternoon – Madyahna

Evening – Saayankaala/Sanje

Night – Raatri

Midnight – Madyaraathri

Sunrise – Sooryodaya

Sunset – Sooryaasta

Century – Shataka/Shatamaana

Decade – Dashaka

Year – Varsha

Month – tingaLu

Day – dina

Today – Ivatthu

Tomorrow – naaLe

Day-After-Tomorrow – naaDiddu

Yesterday – nenne

Day-Before-Yesterday – Monne

Week – Vaara

We hope you will like our post.  Please let us know what do you want to know in comment section. We will try to add those things.

Let’s meet tomorrow with new post😀

Yours,

Seema