Shri
Dharmasthal Tirth
Mulnayak | Tirth
| Historicity | Other Temples | Works of art and Sculpture | Guidelines | Trust
Mulnayak:
Nearly 36 cms. High
red-colored idol of Bhagawan Chandraprabh in the padmasana posture.
Tirth: It
is on a hillock near the village, Dharmasthal.
Historicity: The ancient name of this tirth was
‘Kuduma’. This temple is more than a thousand years old. The charitable Jain
merchant Hedge built this temple. Even today the members of his family look after the
temple. Jains and pilgrims are provided with board and lodging free of charge and this is
very praiseworthy. It always seems as if a fair is held here. This is a center of
co-ordination of all religions. On the auspicious occasion of Diwali in the month of
Kartak, a conference of Sarvadharma Sahitya is held here every year.
Other Temples: In the Hedge Bhavan, there are two temples. On the hill outside the
village, there is a very splendid idol of Bahubali in the Khadgasana posture.
Works of art and Sculpture: The sculpture of the temple is ancient and full of
beauty and delight. Also, for its natural beauty, this tirth is famous all over India.
Guidelines: The tirth is at a distance of 65 kilometers from
Mangalore. Bus service and private vehicles are available. There are neat and clean
dharmashalas and bhojanshalas. There are many other dharmashalas also in the village.
Trust: Shri Dharmasthal Sanstha Dharmasthal - 574216.Dist:
South Kannad, State: Karnatak, India.
