Located approximately 80 kilometres from Shimoga in Karnataka, is the Kundadri hills in the Western Ghats. The city of Udupi is also not far from here. The most prominent structure here is the 17th century Jain temple. It was visited by one of the most famous Jain personalities, Acharya Kundakunda. The temple is dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankar, Parshwanatha. It is a stunning structure with stone idols dedicated to the saints of earlier times. Now the Government is working with renowned architects to construct roads to the hill. If you are someone interested in history and culture and are curious about the Jain religion, this is the perfect place for you. It is a must visit!

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