Moodabidri

Moodabidri


Moodabidri is a small town in the southern state of Karnataka. Located about 37 km from the city of Mangalore, the town is also popularly known as Mudbidri, Moodbiri and Bedra.The town is known for being a centre of of Jainism in Southern part of India and is their sacred place. In fact, Moodabidri is widely identified as Jain Kashi. Located close to the Arabian Peninsula (west) shore of Karnataka, Moodabidri has a rich cultural and architectural history. The history of the town dates back to as early as 13th century AD, mainly in terms of the Jain temples which emerged during this period. These grew during the 14th to 16th century. Currently, you can see the relics of around 18 Jain temples in the town which reminds visitors of the erstwhile era.



Several Jain temples, built in hard granite with carved pillars and other groups are all present in the town of Moodabidri. Chandranath Thousand Pillared Temple is the key draw of Moodabidri. Almost all temples are located around the road Basadi. The Tilaka Tribhuvana Chudamani Basadi is the most famous of the Jain temples here, and is known for its complex architecture. The varieties of the pillars in this Basadi lead ordinary people to identify this temple as Thousand Pillars temple.



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach


BY FLIGHT

Instead of Moodabidri you can a get flight to Bajpe Airport on regular basis.

Moodabidri - 23 km away

BY TRAIN

There are no regular trains from other major cities to Moodabidri. Nearest train station is Mulki.

Moodabidri - 21 km away

Shopping


Shopping in Moodabidri is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Moodabidri to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Moodabidri means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Mood



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