Jambu Dweepa

Jambu Dweepa at Konakondla is a place of religious importance in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh in India.

The Jain Mythical cosmographical diagram of Jambu Dweepa is engraved on a stone on the top of the hill Alchemists at Konakondla village in Vajrakarur Mandal which was identified by Sri R.V. Chakravarthy, Head Master, Parishad High School, Konakondla in the year 1966.

The pilgrims, especially south Indian Jain pilgrims, are mostly attracted by this Jambu Dweepa which is 70 km from Anantapur or 10 kms from Guntakal Railway Station. Adjacent to this, there are Kambam Narasimha Swamy Hills, Rasasidda hillock and Kari Basappa hillock. There is a Thirthanka Temple with idols of Thirthankaras (high priests) on Rasasidda hillock. This may belong to 13 th Century A.D.

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