Manchenahalli

Manchenahalli is a bustling town between Chickballapur and Gowaribadanur. Its located in at the foothills of the Nandi range. It is at a distance of 4 km from the town of Gowribidanur and 10 km from Muddenahalli-Kanivenarayanapura. It has a population of 7,205. This place is a renowned center for Jains, and houses a highly revered Jain shrine called Manchenahalli Jain Temple devoted to Shri Kodi Brahmadeva. Tourist hub is located in nearby Minikanagurki. Pegasus rapelling and mountain climing is also nearby to the south west. A beautiful group of churches are located here.

Located in the Gowribidanur taluk of Kolar District, Manchenahalli Jain Temple is devoted to Sri Kodi Brahmadeva. The main feature of the temple is that the idol of Brahmadeva sitting on a horse is said to have formed by itself. Apart from the statue of Brahmadeva, the temple also houses the white colored padmasana idol of Bhagvan Sheetalanatha. Many devotees visit this temple and pay homage to Bhagvan. Good transportation facilities are available from Gowribidanur.