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Humbaj or
Hombuja (better known as Humcha or Hamchawadi)
is a Atishaya Kshetra, a place where divine events
regularly occur. It is the most famous pilgriage place
dedicated to Lord Parsvanath and Devi Padmavati, in
India.
As
per Historians and Jain religios leaders, Humcha or
Hombuja is considered as the most scared place for Mata
Padmavati.
This place is situated geographically
(Latitude:
13° 52' 0 N, Longitude: 75° 13' 60 E), in state of
Karnataka in District Shimoga.
Humcha
is known for its rich cultural and architectural
heritage.
This place came into existence about 1400 years ago, by
the King JinduttRai of Ugr Dynasty, Hombuja was his
capital city and Mata Padmavati was goddess of his
family. The story of establishment of this place deep in
dense jungle is very interesting and famous.
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