Shri Swadi Jain Mutt, Sonda, Karnataka

Shri Bhattakalanka Bhattaraka Swamiji 

@ Shri Swadi Jain Mutt Temple

Shri Swadi Jain Mutt, Sonda is the oldest Jain Mutt dating back to 2nd century. Shri Acharya Akalanka Guru formed this Mutt and named it as Sudapura.

Ever since that time, the Mutt is developed by many great Akalanka gurus. Starting 7th century principles were formed for guru parampara and is followed to this date. From this we see the rich heritage of this guru peeta at Sonda. 

Shri Swadi Jain Mutt has four Temples. As said earlier, many Battaraka Swamiji developed Shri Swadi Jain Mutt. Few or 21 Guru Nishidi(samadhi) can be seen at the Mutt.

Shri 1008 Bhagwan Neminath

Theerthankara

Kushmandini Devi

Shri Jain Mutt Temple :

Shri 1008 Bhagwan Neminath Theerthankara and Yakshi Kushmandini Devi are worshiped by people from this temple.

Every Tuesday evening, pallakki utsav for Devi Kushmandini happens here in a grand manner.

Mutthinakere Athinath Temple :

Shri 1008 Bhagwan Athinath

Theerthankara

Nearby Jain Mutt temple, we see Mutthinakere Athinath Temple. In this temple, people worship 1000 year old Shri 1008 Athinath Bhagwan. Each and everyone has to visit this temple to believe the beauty of this statue.

Mutthinakere Pond,

Mutthinakere Athinath Temple &

Shri 1008 Parswanath Bhagwan Temple

In front of this temple, a beautiful Mutthinakere pond is located and its beauty lies in the fact that the color of the pond water changes three times in a day.

Shri 1008 Parswanath Bhagwan

Padmavathi Devi

Shri 1008 Parswanath Bhagwan Temple :

Towards left of Muthinakere Athinath temple, Shri 1008 Parswanath Bhagwan Temple is located. In this temple, Parswanath Bhagwan and Padmavathi Devi showers blessings.

Shri Kshetrapala

Shri Kshetrapala Temple :

Towards right of Muthinakere Athinath temple, Shri Kshetrapala temple is located. Devotees worship Shri Kshetrapala with a pile of coconuts in front of the God and the belief is that Shri Kshetrapala will accompany them in their work and help them get their work done that devotees pray for.

GajaKesari Peeta :

GajaKesari Peeta found in this Mutt deserves respect for its rich heritage and art. The Peeta is very old and is historically important.

GajaKesari Peeta

The name GajaKesari Peeta is given because normally all the Peeta's leg will have a Lion in them but GajaKesari Peeta's leg has a Gaja(Elephant) in them.

In this Peeta's Prabhavali(Main background of Peeta), towards bith the sides, Kesari(Lion) is present. As we have Kesari over Gaja, we have the name as GajaKesari Peeta.

In the center of the Prabhavali, Siddhachakra Yantra is present. Towards both the sides of this Siddhachakra, Kalpavruksha is located.

Under Kalpavruksha, Sumeruparvatha denoting the center of the Earth is located surrounded by Sun and Moon towards both the sides.

Under Sumeruparvatha, we have Pushpa Yantra surrounded both the sides by Chamaradhari.

At the top of the Peeta, Vyali(one type of Lion's face) is located. People who stand in front of this Vyali will get good thoughts in their life.

At the very top of the Peeta, Kalasa is located.

Every art work described adds to the beauty of this red sandalwood Peeta and makes it extraordinary one.

Recent Developments :

On January 16,2013 Shravanabelagola HH.Shri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka swamiji gave shullak deeksha(sainthood) to Shri Manikyakeerthi swamiji. Followed by that, Pattabisheka function held on February 13,2013 and Shri Manikyakeerthi swamiji sworn in as President of this Oldest and Prestigious Jain Mutt and became Shri Bhattakalanka Bhattaraka Swamiji.

Shri Bhattakalanka Bhattaraka Swamiji is determined to maintain and develop this Mutt through regular Poojas and planned other infrastructural developments including Gurukulam(Schools), Library, Guest houses, Bhojanalaya(Place to make Food for inmates and guests), Goshala(Home for Cows) and other nearby Village people related improvement activities.

Visit Shri Swadi Jain Mutt, Sonda and get blessings of Shri 1008 Neminath Theerthankara Bhagwan, Shri 1008 Athinath Theerthankara Bhagwan, Shri 1008 Parswanath Theerthankara Bhagwan, Devi Kushmandini,  Padmavathy Devi and Kshetrapala. Indulge yourself in Ahimsa Dharma with the sight of GajaKesari Peeta...

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Shri Bhattakalanka Bhattaraka Swamiji,

Shri Swadi Jain Mutt,Sonda, 
Sirsi Taluk, Uttara Kannada  District,

Karnataka, India, PIN: 581336.
Phone : +91-08384-279482, +91-8277468108