4608 x 3072 px | 39 x 26 cm | 15,4 x 10,2 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
13 ottobre 2013
Ubicazione:
Sravanabelagola, Hassan, Karnataka
Altre informazioni:
The prime attraction in this place is the Bahubali statue, world's tallest monolithic statue of the Jain Saint Lord Gomateswara. This 17 m ( 57 ft) tall statue is the real specimen of architectural and sculptural mastery under famous Gangas of Talakad. It has many religious inscriptions carved on the outer surface. It is situated at the scenic land on the Vindyagiri. Mahamastakabhisheka is an astounding celebration here. It is celebrated once in 12 years. The last Mahamastabhisheka was celebrated with pomp and show in February 2006. The next ceremony will occur in 2018. Thousands of devotees from all over the world and from all religious faith witness the celebrations. This festival has been celebrated since 981. The saints use 1008 consecrated pots of water together with plenty of quantities of milk, milk products, sandal and saffron pastes, honey and ghee for bathing the Bahubali statue. History has it that the Bhadrabahu Swami, the last shruta-kevali had meditated at the two hills of Chandragiri and Vindyagiri. His pupil, Chandragupta Mauraya, the founder of the Mauryan dynasty is also believed to have meditated here. The city was also the seat of King Asoka, who built the Chandragupta Basandi, dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya in the 3rd century. Various memorials dedicated to the monks and Shravaks can also be found here. The 57 feet tall monolithic statue of Bhagwan Gomateshwara Bahubali, for which Sravanabelagola is so famous for, was built by the Chamaundaraya the general of king Gangaraya.
