Jain Spirit 2005 12 No24

SR No.: 529004
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains
Publication Year: 2005
Total Pages: 102
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, UK_Jain Spirit, & UK
File Size: 21 MB

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TRAVEL
JOURNEY TO SHRAVANABELAGOLA
NITIN HP gives us the practical lowdown on the 30 days
HOW CANT GET THERE?
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Shravanabelagola is in the state of Karnataka which is in the South West of India
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AIR Two Indian airports in Karnataka closest to Shravanabelagola are either:• Bangalore (the capital of Karnataka). This is well connected with all the major cities of India and one of most connected with the rest of the globe. • Mangalore. The airport at the port city is connected with some of the major cities of India.
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OTHER JAIN AND SPIRITUAL AREAS OF INTEREST
• Shravanabelagola is situated at a distance of 51 KM south-east of Hassan, the district centre. • It is a distance of 12 Km to the south from the Bangalore-Mangalore road (NH-48) • 13 Km to the south-east of Channarayapatna • 78 Km from Halebidu .89 Km from Belur • 83 Km from Mysore • 233 Km from Mangalore • 157 Km from Bangalore. It is well connected with State Highways and District roads.
For Scholars, visitors and lovers of Jainism there are many other unmissable places to complete your experience.
Huncha or Hombuj. (329 Km from Bangalore and 55 Km from Shimoga the district centre) Popular for the shrine of Goddess Padmavathi and the Tirthankara Parshvanath and is connected with the story of Jinadattaraya.
TRAIN At the time of going to press special train services to the site were being organised to be in place by the beginning of 2006.
The other two very important Jain pilgrim centres near Shravanabelagola are Kanakagiri (credited to be the only Siddakshetra in South India) and Kambadahalli (Kambapuri). Kanakagiri is 136km distance from Shravanabelagola and Kambadahalli is 18km away from the main town. Both are worth visiting.
Narasimharajapura (N.R.Pura) also called as Simhanagadde. (75 km from Huncha and 330 km North West of Bangalore) Popular for the shrine of Goddess Jwalamalini and the Tirthankara Chandraprabha.
Belgaum is the birth place of many of the Digambar ascetics and the district has a rich heritage of Jainism. It is at a distance of 502 Km from Bangalore
As mentioned there are other Bahubali statues dotted around Karnataka. They are situated in:
It will further facilitate the connections with the major junctions such as Arasikere and Bangalore. The visitors and pilgrims can reach Shravanabelagola through Arasikere and Bangalore through Channarayapatna. Channarayapatna is the key centre leading to Shravanabelagola from which ever route chosen by rail or road (except for one road route). Alight at Channarayapatna and proceed to Shravanabelagola by the frequent local taxis and buses.
Moodabidri is also colloquially called the 'Jaina Kashi' as of its popularity as a Jain pilgrimage site. It is at a distance of 35 Km from Mangalore the district centre.
• Bastihalli (50 km from Shravanabelagola) Gommatagiri (23 km from Mysore) • Karkala (52 Km north-east of Mangalore) • Venur (55 Km from Mangalore) • Dhamasthala (75 km east of Mangalore)
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The other two Jain pilgrim centres well known for their antiquity and historical importance are:
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