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GANAGITTI JAIN TEMPLE

Hampi, Bellary, Karnataka, India

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The temple is dedicated to Kunthunath, the 17th Tirthankara (Fordmaker) of Jainism. The Ganagitti temple once had an idol. Though the idol is longer there, the stone pedestal on which the idol once stood can still be found there. 

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Hampi Bus Station
4.2 KM 08049596666
Hosapete Junction
12.8 KM 139
Hubballi Airport
168 KM ‎91-836-2237921

Architecture

Ganigitti Temple name means ‘the oil women’s temple’ and the reason for this odd name is unexplained. It is typical example of early Vijayanagara architecture and is known for its simplicity of form and design, with influences from the late Chalukya period. Though the temple is built in the Vijayanagara style of architecture, it has some design elements that are derived from the temples of the late Chalukya era. Jain temples are normally very simple in architecture. The Ganagitti Temple follows the same principle in terms of simplicity. The huge lamp-column at the north facing entrance has an inscription to this effect. It is also referred to as the Kunthunatha jain temple. The temple is elevation has a terraced super structure over the sanctum, and a porch to the north and east. The temple has two halls and an inner sanctum. The two halls are called the antarala ardha mantapa and maha mantapa and the inner sanctum is the garbha griha of the temple. The superstructure of this temple in Hampi is made of stone. The superstructure is built in the form of a stepped pyramid that has six diminishing talas of plain horizontal slabs. A huge mana-stambha or column stands near the portico of the temple. An inscription found on the column states the name of Iruguppa Dandanayaka as the person who constructed the temple during the reign of Harihara-II.

History

The Ganagitti Temple was built by Iruguppa Dandanayaka (also known as Iruga), the minister of Bukkaraya-II, during the reign of the Vijayanagara king Harihara-II. It was consecrated in the year 1386 A.D.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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GANAGITTI JAIN TEMPLE

Hampi, Bellary, Karnataka, India

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