Anushku | Pranav

Weekends are usually for relaxation and a break from daily life. However, for some weekends are getaway opportunities to escape chores of city, If you are seeking such place within a convenient two-hour drive or ride from Udupi, then Kundadri must be at the top of your list. Nestled amidst the Western Ghats in the Shimoga District of Karnataka State, Kundadri is a hill adorned with dense forests, offering a blissful retreat for souls. A Spiritual Journey through History: Renowned for its 17th century Jain temple dedicated to Parshwanath Thirthankara and also known to have served as a sanctuary to Acharya Kundakunda. The main deity of this temple is Parshwanatha, the 23rd Tirthankar. As you explore Kundadri, you will come across three ponds on the hill, one adjacent to the temple, a larger one known as Papanashini and two smaller ponds named Nagakanye and Lotus. According to an article from the Deccan Herald newspaper The hill derives its name from Kundakundacharya, a Jain monk who is b...