Ganagitti Jaina Mandir, Hampi

Though I've driven past this temple several times, I've never been inside it. The last time I reached here, I was a couple of minutes late. The lady caretaker was locking the gates, time to close and go home. Well, took a few pictures from the outside. Later I learned about two inscriptions here: One is on the tall pillar facing the temple. And the second one is on the standing slab on the left hand side.

A board planted here gives a brief description:

Ganagitti Jaina temple
This Jain temple complex, dedicated to Kunthunatha, the 17th Thirthankara of the Jain faith, was built by Iruga, commander-in-chief of Harihara II, and consecrated in 1386 AD.
The huge lamp-column at the north facing entrance has a inscription to this effect. It is also referred to as the Kunthunatha Jain temple.
It is a typical example of early Vijayanagara architecture and is known for its simplicity of form and design, with influences from the late Chalukya period.
The temple in elevation has a terraced super structure over the sanctum, and a porch to the north and east.

The temple's Shikhara is hidden in this view. It's a pyramidal stepped Shikhara like the temples seen on Hemakuta hill.

At the one corner of the temple premises is a group  of pillars. This seems like an incomplete temple project.

The lamp pillar is really well made. The base is square and it transitions to circular at the top. For a pillar of this size, the finish is really good. I think the topmost square-circular piece is a separate piece, sitting freely over there.

This is the road connecting Kamalapur and Bukkasagar. On the left is the Jaina Mandir and a dirt road besides the Mandir leads to an interesting monument names Bhimana Hebbagilu. It is one of the many gateways around Hampi.

Opposite the Mandir is a manatapa in ruins. Looks like this might have become a major Jaina temple complex had Vijayanagara continues existing for another century.

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