Q. Who was the spiritual adviser of Narasimha III?
Answer:
Maghanandi Siddhanta
Notes: Maghanandi Siddhanta was the spiritual adviser of Narasimha III. Narasimha III belonged to Hoysala empire. He ruled from 1263 to 1292. He faced invasions from Seuna who attacked his capital Halebidu. He was succeeded by his son Veera Ballala III. Narasimha III worshiped Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara.
His Spiritual adviser, Maghanandi Siddhanta was a Digambar monk of Balatkara Gana. Digambar monk is a monk in Digambar tradition who are also called Nirgranth. Nirgranth means "one without any bonds".