Chandranath temple in Dharmasthala is a prominent Jain temple in Dharmasthala. Dharmasthala is located on Western Ghat Mountains and is a pilgrim center for both Hindus and Jains. It is probably the most popular and most commonly visited pilgrim center in Karnataka. Apart from Chandranatha Temple, there are other Jain temples like Bahubali statue in Ratnagiri Bahubali Vihara.
Chandranath temple in Dharmasthala is about 1 km from the famous Manjunatha Temple. It is a simple temple but very attractive. The Idol of Lord Chandranatha inside the temple is very neatly carved and looks very attractive. My mom was accompanying us and she was very satisfied to visit so many temples in Dharmasthala.
Apart from Chandranath temple, there are many interesting points in Dharmasthala. About 20 thousand devotees take free lunch and dinner on every day in Dharmasthala. Though the main attraction is Manjunath temple there are other attractions like Manjusha Museum, Annappa Betta, Netravati river, Ratnagiri Bahubali Vihar, Annapoorna Dining hall, Mechanized kitchen and Sri Rama temple etc.