Jain Journal 1974 01

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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image in the Basti is of Neminatha, which is a remarkable figure six feet in height seated in padmāsana on padma pitha. On the pedestal of this deity is engraved in Hoysala characters the inscription that one Nemi Setti son of Parsva Setti, disciple of Kirti Bhattaraka (who in turn was a disciple of Hemacandra Bhattaraka), caused the image to be carved and set up there.
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The Kere Basti is situated in the middle of a tank about 10 acres in extent and is one of the few lake temples of the district. This is a neat little structure facing four directions and having 4 feet high Tirthankaras each facing in a different direction. The inscription on the pedestal of the images informs us of its installation in A.D. 1431. The sight of this lake temple against the hill background towards the east is enachanting.
A solid medieval structure of hard granite with a free-standing elegant pillar called 'mana-stambha' a monastery with an extensive field of five acres in front, the lake temple and captivating scenery to the east, two tombs of Jaina saints-these comprise the antiquities of Varanga, a sequestered place conducive to contemplation.