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Devanahalli Fort

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While returning from our trip to Lepakshi Temple, we first stopped near the beautiful Parshwanath Jain Temple. After spending some peaceful time there, we headed towards the historic Devanahalli Fort. Devanahalli Fort is located around 40 km from Bengaluru , making it a good short weekend getaway or quick road trip destination. The walk around the fort is quite easy, and you can cover the place with a short 1 to 2 km walk inside and around the fort area. 🚶‍♂️ ℹ️ Visitor Information 📍 Location: Devanahalli, Karnataka 🚗 Distance from Bengaluru: Approx. 40 km 🚶 Trek/Walk Distance: Around 1–2 km easy walk ⏰ Best Time to Visit: October to February for pleasant weather 🎟️ Entry Fee: Free 🕘 Timings: Open throughout the day (best visited during daylight hours) 🌿 Our Experience Honestly, the fort today feels like it has lost much of its old glory and pride. 😔 It seems to be one of the historical monuments that has not received enough car...

The Shree Nakoda Avati 108 Parshwanth Jain Temple

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  After exploring the beautiful village of Lepakshi, we started our return journey towards Bengaluru. 🚗 On the way, we planned a short stop near Devanahalli to visit the famous Shree Nakoda Avati 108 Parshwanth Jain Temple, a grand Jain temple that is still under construction. I have travelled on this route many times before, but somehow never got the chance to visit this place earlier. This time, we finally decided to stop and explore it. 😊 The Shree Nakoda Avati 108 Parshwanth Jain Temple is located near Devanahalli, around 40–45 km from Bengaluru . There is no major trek involved, but visitors need to walk a short distance inside the large temple premises, making it feel like a peaceful mini-walk surrounded by calm surroundings. 🌳 This temple is dedicated to Lord Parshwanath, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara. The architecture of the temple is impressive, with beautifully carved pillars and large structures inspired by traditional Jain temple designs. 🏛️ While speaking with the pers...