<p>Haduvalli, a small village near Bhatkal is known for its Jain heritage. There are a number of Jain temples or basadis in this village, which once was a Jain cultural centre. These relics of the past are declared as protected monuments under the Ancient Monument And Archeological Sites & Remains Act.<br /><br /></p>.<p>It is said that the village, which was a centre of art and architecture, was once known as Sangeetapura, the land of music and fine arts. <br /><br />Most of the basadis here are built on two hillocks - Chandragiri and Indragiri - that stand facing each other. A statue of Jain tirthankara Chandranath can be seen in the Chandranath Basadi which is said to be constructed in the 14th century. The Basadi has beautifully carved stone pillars. <br /><br />Parshwanath Basadi, Neminath Basadi and Padmavathi Temple are some other prominent structures that offer glimpses of the Jain architectural splendour. Padmavathi Temple is in the possession of a family and has statues of 24 tirthankaras carved in stone. The height of the statues is about half-a-metre. All the statues have inscriptions in diminutive letters.<br /><br />Most of these statues and idols are said to be carved in the 15th century. The temples are maintained properly and have a pleasant atmosphere. The basadis are managed by a trust called Sri Padmavathi Jwalamalini and Chandranatha Swami Basti Trust. <br /><br />The quiet and solemn environment of the village reminds one of its past glory.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Haduvalli, a small village near Bhatkal is known for its Jain heritage. There are a number of Jain temples or basadis in this village, which once was a Jain cultural centre. These relics of the past are declared as protected monuments under the Ancient Monument And Archeological Sites & Remains Act.<br /><br /></p>.<p>It is said that the village, which was a centre of art and architecture, was once known as Sangeetapura, the land of music and fine arts. <br /><br />Most of the basadis here are built on two hillocks - Chandragiri and Indragiri - that stand facing each other. A statue of Jain tirthankara Chandranath can be seen in the Chandranath Basadi which is said to be constructed in the 14th century. The Basadi has beautifully carved stone pillars. <br /><br />Parshwanath Basadi, Neminath Basadi and Padmavathi Temple are some other prominent structures that offer glimpses of the Jain architectural splendour. Padmavathi Temple is in the possession of a family and has statues of 24 tirthankaras carved in stone. The height of the statues is about half-a-metre. All the statues have inscriptions in diminutive letters.<br /><br />Most of these statues and idols are said to be carved in the 15th century. The temples are maintained properly and have a pleasant atmosphere. The basadis are managed by a trust called Sri Padmavathi Jwalamalini and Chandranatha Swami Basti Trust. <br /><br />The quiet and solemn environment of the village reminds one of its past glory.<br /><br /></p>
