Parshvanatha basadi, Shravanabelgola

The Parshvanatha Basadi was built in the 11th–12th century CE{{sfn|Knapp|2008|p=496}} according to an inscription found on a temple pillar.{{sfn|Chugh|2016|p=290}} The manastambha pillar in front of the temple was erected by Puttayya during the reign of Chikka Devaraja (1645–1704 CE) of the Mysore Kingdom.{{sfn|ASI}}

The loft temple plan consists of a garbhagraha (inner sanctum), a shallow sukanasa (entrance ornament), a large pillared mandapa (pavilion), and a cornered porch. The temple stands on a high plinth of five moldings.{{sfn|Chugh|2017|p=312}} The temple's mulnayak, the idol of Parshva, is an {{convert|18|ft}} monolithic idol standing over a lotus pedestal in the kayotsarga posture and a hood of seven-headed serpents overhead.{{sfn|Sangave|1981|p=15}} The idol has been noted as a fine example of craftsmanship with detailed carving of the hood and a sculptured lotus pedestal.{{sfn|Chugh|2016|p=289}} The manastambha is a {{convert|65.5|ft}} tall pillar.{{sfn|Chugh|2016|p=290}} The pillar has a square base and is adorned with Jain images. The top of the pillar depicts a chaturmukha (four-faced) idol of Padmavati, four-armed Yaksha, Kushmandini and Brahma riding on a horse.{{sfn|Sangave|1981|p=15}}{{sfn|ASI}} Parshvanatha basadi is considered the most important in the Jain temple complex of Chandragiri Hill for its architecture.{{sfn|Rao|2020|p=4}}

This temple is one of the Archaeological Survey of India's Adarsh Smarak Monument along with other temples in the Shravanabelagola group of monuments.{{cite web | url=http://asibengalurucircle.in/adarsh-smarak-monuments | title=Adarsh Smarak Monument | publisher=Archaeological Survey of India | access-date=19 July 2021 | archive-date=2 May 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502052702/http://asibengalurucircle.in/adarsh-smarak-monuments | url-status=dead }}

File:Statue in the inner sanctum in the Parsvanatha Basadi at Shravanabelgola.jpg|{{convert|18|ft}} Parshvanatha statue

File:Profile of lathe turned pillars in Parsvanatha Basadi at Shravanabelgola.jpg|Lathe-turned pillar

• Akkana Basadi
• Gommateshwara statue
• Chandragupta basadi
• Chavundaraya Basadi

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