The Chavundaraya
Basadi, built around 982, is one of the oldest basadis on the
Chandragiri hill. This basadi is believed to have been constructed by Chavundaraya, the eminent general of the Ganga King Rachamalla Sathyavakya. It is dedicated to Lord Neminath, the 22nd
Tirthankar. This structure is a fine example of the Ganga and Hoysala architecture.
Sravanabelagola is 52 km
Hassan and 145 km from
Bangalore. The nearest railhead is
Hassan Railway Station.
[Source ourkarnataka.com (120) 16-Jan-05]
