Assistant Professor, Dept of History &Archaeology, Rani Channamma University, PG Centre Torvi, Vijayapur-586108
Online published on 15 March, 2019.
Jainism is an old religion. Jaina Tradition takes back Jainism to earlier Period of Pre-history. Jainism has Made Profound influence on the lives and the Culture of Karnataka. The Word Jainism goes B There was a dispute between Jainas and the vaishnavas during the regime of the Bukkaraya (1336 AD). As a king he took the hands of the Jainas and placing them in the hands of the Vaishnavas saying that for as long as the sun and Moon last the Vaishnavas will continue to protect the Jainas.
Jaina Contribution to art and Architecture is not only unique but also substantial in the terms of both quality and quantity. The art and architecture of Jainas of Chikkodi region significantly reflects the Philosophical and religious attitude as well as Cultural aspirations of the People. The Jaina basadis, like the Temples of the early medieval Period in Chikkodi region were Centre's of the five-fold activities of Worship, feeding, Medical care, Shelter and education. It is stated that “Art is the handmaid of religion
