Guru Basadi

Guru Basadi is the earliest of the Jain monuments built in c. 714 CE.

[1] A black stone idol of Parshwanatha, about 3.5 metres (11 ft) tall, is installed in the sanctum of this basadi.

Observing this miracle, the muni got the place excavated and idol of Parshvanatha was found in the area and a temple was consecrated here.

[4] The temple also houses the rare Jain palm leaf manuscripts of 12th century CE known as ‘Dhavala texts’ are preserved.

[8] The temple entrance has finely carved columns that supports a sloped roof.

Guru Basadi front view