Distance from near by city 26.5 kilometers from KarkalaTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 HoursTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)Travel Tips 1) You have to take permission from the temple administrator before taking pictures.
2) The Ferry ride cost is 5 Rupees.
Kere Basadi being situated 72 kilometres from Mangalore, Kere Basadi is a beautiful Jain temple located in the centre of a lake. The location of this place is in Varanga. And it considered as a pilgrim centres for the Jains. The village of Varanga has found 26 Kilometres from Karkala in Udupi district. It is one of the holiest places to visit in Mangalore.
There are many Mangalore tour packages that includes this place of Mangalore and they almost cover all the parts of the city including this one also. Depending on the duration the price will vary. The most comfortable duration will be 3 days and 2 nights.
There are 4 idols namely Bhagwan Neminath Parsvanatha, Bhagavan Shantinath., Bhagwan Ananthanath
Varanga temple, Karkala
The village of Varanga is placed at a decent distance from Karkala in Udupi district inedeed. Besides that it is also famouse to be a popular pilgrim centre for the Jains. And situated between Karkala and Agumbe. The beautiful basadis (temples) are its major attraction. These basadis are named as Kere Basadi, Neminatha Basadi, Chandranatha Basadi and so on.
Besides that Neminatha Basadi is 1200 years old, Chandranatha Basadi is 1000 years old and Kere Basadi being 850 years old makes it an attractive historical tourist spot. And the most beautiful places to visit in Mangalore.
Varanga Basadi Timing
SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 6:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM
(PERMISSION IS NEEDED TO VISIT KERE BASADI AS IT NEEDS TO NBE TRAVELLED BY BOAT.)
Varanga Jain Temple, Karkala
The three Basadis are the three beautiful Jain temples located here.
Kere Basadi: It is located in the middle of the lake and is beautiful this temple’s age is 850 years. The lake housing of kere basadi which is touching Nemitha basadi is full of aquatic life indeed. Also most interesting fact is this temple follows the footmarks of Lord Parshwanatha.
Neminatha Basadi: Besides that, there are two beautiful elephants at the entrance of this temple. A deity is carved on the top.
Chandranath Basadi: it is over 1000 years old and is also famous as Mathada Basadi.
