At least seven devotees were killed and more than 75 injured when stairs of a 65 feet high stage collapsed during the Nirvana Laddu Festival of the Jain community here on Tuesday (Jan 28) morning.

This ancient Jain temple was built in 1120 AD by Jakkavva, the aunt of Hoysala commander Gangaraja, under the guidance of Acharya Shubhachandra. Over time, as the Jain population decreased ...