DHARMASTALA

Dharmastala represents religious tolerance. A Jain Tirthankara is worshipped beside Daivas and Lord Manjunatha (Shiva) The priests are Vaishnavite Brahmins and the guardian of the temple a Heggade (Jain) To those who come here for justice, the Heggade dispenses judgements that are said to represent the will of the deities