We
went to this temple by around 7.30 pm. This temple is an ancient center of Jain
learning. Moodabidri was a center of Jain religion, culture, art and architecture during 14th - 16th
centuries built in 1430 AD. From outside, it seems to be a normal temple. Once
you enter inside, the temple shows its beauty of architectures. We went by
night and we were lost in the beauty of the lighting given to the pillars of
the temple. This temple highlight is, it has 1000 pillars in and around the
temple. I took a photo of the beauty,
where I was stopped taking pictures as it is prohibited. Later he told that I
can proceed by getting a ticket of 100 rupees.
Actually we went on a very fine
day. It was a special occasion (lakshadeepam), where 100000 deepams (lamps) were
to be lit. But we were not that lucky, since they told it will take time for
that to happen. Others in the van, suggested leaving... as they were tired. So
we missed a wonderful occasion which happens yearly once. Inside the main
sanctum, is the brilliant metallic idol of Chandranatha. One more highlight in
this place is among the 1000 pillars, no two pillars are alike, each has its own minute designs sculpted.
How to reach the temple:
It’s
around 37 km northeast from Mangalore. Kindly ask the local people regarding
how to reach the temple and the routes.
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