Thousand Pillars Temple

Moodabidri, a temple town in Karnataka has some fascinating stories of a rich cultural past embedded in its eighteen temples. In light of generally developed bamboo in antiquated days, this place got named as Moodabidri. Moddbidri or Moodabidri has 18 Jain temples. The most famous among them is the Thousand Pillars temple. The temple is not under state administration and it is managed by a Jain Mutt.

How to Get to Thousand Pillars Temple

Moddbidri is well connected on the road routes. Mangalore is the nearest city and it has an airport and railway station, from where the town can be accessed.

Thousand Pillar Temple – Facts

Apart from this temple, Moodbidri is now also famous for the annual cultural festival, Alva’s Viraasat. It is a music and dance festival that attracts artists from all parts of India.