[1] The recorded history surrounding the hill started in 300 BC when last Shruthakevali Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta Maurya visited the place in order to attain kaivalya (beatitude).

[2] The small hill derives its name of Chandra because Chandragupta was the first of the rishis who lived and performed penance there.

The Jain traditions link the Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta and his teacher Bhadrabahu with this place.

Of the total number of 106 memorials found at Shravanabelagola, 92 are located on the small hill.

A vast expanse of granite rock, scattered large and small boulders can be found en route to the peak.