Shravanabelagola Chandragiri ಶ್ರವಣ ಬೆಳಗೊಳ ಚಂದ್ರಗಿರಿ | ‎@kiranrvikram
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The recorded history surrounding the hill started in 300 BC when last Shruthakevali Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta Maurya visited the place in order to attain kaivalya (beatitude).[2] The small hill derives its name of Chandra because Chandragupta was the first of the rishis who lived and performed penance there.
Kalbappu was the early name of the hill and it dominates the history of the town of Shravanabelagola between 3rd century BC and 12th century AD. The Jain traditions link the Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta and his teacher Bhadrabahu with this place. Of the total number of 106 memorials found at ...