Jwalamalini (KA)

Jwalamalini (KA)




Shri Digambar Jain Atishay Kshetra Singhnagadi Jwalamalini Post & Teh: Narsinmhrajapura, Dist: Chikmangloor, Karnataka 577 134 Phone nos: 08266 215094

Nearest cities: Shimoga 55 km. Ennarpur - 2 km

The temple in Jwalamalini is an ancient temple belonging to the 13th century. Jwalamalini is the Yakshini of 8th Tirthankar Bhagwan Chandraprabhu. Between the early 5th and 15th century, Jwalamalini was the most invoked goddesses in Karnataka. According to one of the stories that goes with this temple, one holy monk was carrying idol of Jwalamalini to install it at some suitable and safe place. At this place he saw a cow and a lion playing together in a field. The monk decided to install the idol here as this was the most suitable place among all. This kshetra is known for its miracles and cult.