A report on Karnataka and Jainism

The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).
Mallikarjuna temple and Kashi Vishwanatha temple at Pattadakal, built successively by the kings of the Chalukya Empire and Rashtrakuta Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Classification of Saṃsāri Jīvas (transmigrating souls) in Jainism
Chief Minister Dr. Devaraj Urs announcing the new name of the Mysore state as 'Karnataka'
Lord Neminatha, Akota Bronzes (7th century)
Jog Falls, formed by Sharavathi River, are the second-highest plunge waterfalls in India.
Jain miniature painting of 24 tirthankaras, Jaipur, c. 1850
Political map of Indian state of Karnataka with the official names of its 31 districts.
Jain temple painting explaining Anekantavada with Blind men and an elephant
A Jain monk in meditation, wearing the characteristic white robe and face covering
emblem of Karnataka
Nishidhi stone, depicting the vow of sallekhana, 14th century, Karnataka
Infosys, a Bengaluru-headquartered information-technology company,
Praying at the feet of a statue of Bahubali
A yakshagana artist
Jain worship may include ritual offerings and recitals.
Vishnu image inside the Badami Cave Temple Complex number 3. The complex is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture.
Celebrating Das Lakshana (Paryushana), Jain Center of America, New York City
Gomateswara (982–983) at Shravanabelagola is an important centre of Jain pilgrimage.
The birth of Mahavira, from the Kalpa Sūtra (c.1375–1400 CE)
Halmidi inscription (450 CE) is the earliest attested inscription in the Kannada language.
Shikharji
Indian Institute of Science is one of the premier institutes of India.
Idol of Suparśvanātha
Literacy rates of Karnataka districts
A symbol to represent the Jain community was chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of Mahavira’s nirvana.
Anil Kumble, former captain of the Indian Test team and spin legend, is the highest wicket-taker for India in international cricket.
Rishabhdev, believed to have lived over 592.704×1018 years ago, is considered the traditional founder of Jainism.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
The ruins of Gori Jain temples in Nagarparkar, Pakistan, a pilgrimage site before 1947.
The state bird, Indian roller
Ranakpur Jain Temple
Bengal tigers at Bannerghatta National Park near Bangalore
Dilwara Temples
Chennakesava Temple is a model example of the Hoysala architecture, later repaired in the 16th century with financial support and grants by the Vijayanagara Emperors.
Parshvanath Temple in Khajuraho
Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur has the second largest pre-modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia Sophia.
Girnar Jain temples
Mysore Palace in the evening, the official residence and seat of the Wodeyar dynasty, the rulers of Mysore of the Mysore Kingdom, the royal family of Mysore.
Jal Mandir, Pawapuri
Lodhurva Jain temple
Palitana temples
Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri, Karnataka
Jain temple, Antwerp, Belgium
Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi
Hutheesing Jain Temple

The Jain philosophy and literature have contributed immensely to the religious and cultural landscape of Karnataka.

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A monolithic, 18 m statue of Bahubali, Gommateshvara, built in 981 CE by the Ganga minister and commander Chavundaraya, is situated on a hilltop in Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.

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Rangoli decorations, made using coloured fine powder or sand, are popular during Diwali.

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Rangoli decorations, made using coloured fine powder or sand, are popular during Diwali.
William Simpson labelled his chromolithograph of 1867 CE as "Dewali, feast of lamps". It showed streets lit up at dusk, with a girl and her mother lighting a street corner lamp.
Diwali is celebrated in the honour of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
A picture of Lakshmi and Ganesha worship during Diwali
Diwali celebrations include puja (prayers) to Lakshmi and Ganesha. Lakshmi is of the Vaishnavism tradition, while Ganesha of the Shaivism tradition of Hinduism.
Dhanteras starts off the Diwali celebrations with the lighting of Diya or Panati lamp rows, house cleaning and floor rangoli
A sparkling fire cracker, commonly known as 'Kit Kat' in India
Lighting candle and clay lamp in their house and at temples during Diwali night
A child playing with sparklers during Diwali

Diwali (Deepawali (IAST: dīpāwalī) or Divali; related to Jain Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai and Bandna) is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhist.

This day is commonly celebrated as Diwali in Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Karnataka.