மெகுடி ஜெயின் கோவில், ஐஹோல் | புத்தர் பாறை வெட்டப்பட்ட கோவில்| பாகல்கோட் | கர்நாடகா
The Meguti Jain temple is on the level-topped Meguti hill, above the two-storeyed Buddhist temple, surrounded by the Aihole fort.
In early medieval time Jainism was patronized by most of southern India royal dynasties. Some of the sovereigns were devout followers of Jainism who contributed to some finest architectural monuments in south India.
Meguti Jain temple of Aihole is a great example of such great chalukyan structure. This temple had been never completed since ever its starting phase. This temple was constructed by great poet, scholar and general Ravikeerti in 634-35 AD. Ravikeerti was court poet of Chalukyan king Pulakesi II and writer of famous Aihole inscription at Meguti Jain temple. Meguti Jain temple is situated at crest of the hill and dedicated to 24th Lord Vardhman.
Meguti Jain Temple Map: https://goo.gl/maps/YTpPjCVxdCwBubHGA Buddha Rock cut temple Map: https://goo.gl/maps/n7FJVknvNMV4zWuQ7
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