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World’s first Pillar Inscription with Sculpture related to Polo Game Discovered at Hombuja

+ A 11th century inscription found behind the Padmavati temple on a pillar attached to a wall adjoining the Lakki tree. + Found during the renovation of Sri Padmavati temple at Sri Kshetra Hombuja.

+ World's 1st and oldest inscription with a sculpture related to "Kanduka Kreede - Polo Game".

+ Inscription speaks about the Santhara Jain King Trilokya Malla Veerasantara - II's skills in playing the "Polo Game", his generosity, donations made by him and his valour.

+ Mentions that Trilokya Malla Veerasantara - II was confered the title "Kanduka Brahma".

+ Explored based on the details received from His Holiness SwastiSri Dr. Deevendrakerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji of Hombuja Jain Math.

+ Researched by Dr. Ravikumar K Navalagunda of Harihara.

For Further details visit - https://bit.ly/hombuja-en-polo

Video related to this in English - https://youtu.be/vp37OQ544zo

Article in Kannada - https://bit.ly/hombuja-kn-polo

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11th-12th Century Parshwanath Tirthankar Idol found at Hebbal Village in Karnataka

Hebbal (Hukkeri Taluk, Belagvi District, Karnataka), 26th March 2023: 

An ancient idol of Tirthankar Parshwanath is in Paryankasana measuring about 2.5 feet has been discovered at Hebbala village. 

The idol was discovered while digging the ground for laying the foundation of a community hall at Hebbal Village.

https://www.jainheritagecentres.com/news/news-updates/11th-12th-century-parshwanath-tirthankar-idol-found-at-hebbal-village-in-karnataka/