Volume : II, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Humcha – A Jaina Centre of Karnataka (India)

Dr. Jagadeesh Kivudanavar

Abstract :

Karnataka ruled by many dynasties and it has a rich cultural heritage in India. These dynasties contributed to enrich the history and culture of the region. The ruling dynasties and their feudatories were encouraged literature and religion. The Kannada literature was flourished by the Jaina saints and scholars. Jainism flourished from the period of 4th century A.D., by the Ganga rulers. The Santaras, the feudatories ruled from seventh century A.D. Humcha in Shimoga district was their capital city and was one of the great Jaina centres of Karnataka and was the original home of the Bhattaraka order. The Santara chiefs were the staunch followers of Jainism and made various grants for the promotion of the Jaina faith and built many Basadis. The present paper throws light on Humcha and the growth of Jainism.

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Dr. Jagadeesh Kivudanavar Humcha – A Jaina Centre of Karnataka (India) International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 2, Issue : 8 August 2013

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