The Chalukyan Architecture of the Kanarese Districts c42.s2: Hadavalli

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At the village of Hadavalli, 11 miles E.N.E. from Bhatkal, are three more of these flat-slab-roof temples. The temple of Chandranātha Svāmi at the village is a very plain building measuring 69' 6" by 26' 9" over all. There is a standing nude Jaina image of Chandranātha in the shrine. A portion of the north side of the temple has fallen, but it is still in use. Gūndin Basti is about half a mile from the last. Within the shrine is a very well-carved and well-preserved seated Jina with canopy and throne—Pārśvanātha with his nine-hooded snake. The temple is neglected and is given over to the bats. The third temple is on the top of Chandragiri hill, close by, but is in ruins.