Danavulapadu Jain temple, discovered in 1903,[1][2] was once an important Jain center and received royal patronage from Rashtrakuta dynasty.[3][4] According to inscriptions on Nishidhi stone, the site was popular among Jain acharyas to perform Sallekhana.[5] A 13th century inscription found in neighbouring village mentions present of this temple.[6]
The temple enshrines a 10th-century 12 feet (3.7 m) idol of a five-hooded serpent Parshvanatha seated on a lotus shaped pedestal with carvings scroll ornaments and sculptures of elephants and crocodiles as vahanas. The hands and portion below the knee are broken.[12][13] There is an image of yakshi in lotus position seated on a lion. The second shrine is heavily ornate structure ensuring an idol of Tirthankara.[14] Several serpent deities idols have been placed besides the well near the temple complex.[15][16] The temple also houses an idol of Padmavati.[17]