Exclusive trip to gigantic Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola
Shravanabelagola, an important centre for pilgrimage and religion for centuries, has been one of the most revered jain pilgrimage in India. Visit the gigantic statue of Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola majestically standing on hilltop at Shravanabelagola Karnataka India. Travel guide to Shravanabelagola brings you closer to colossal statue for the most majestic view of Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola. Shravana Belagola Jain Pilgrim is revered across the world attracting thousands of pilgrims around the year for a spiritual retreat.
Sravanabelagola is a place near Mysore in the south Indian state Karnataka. The population amounts to 5,141 (calculation year: 1st of January 2006). In Sravanabelagola lies one of the best-known sanctuaries of the Jainism. The temple complex is one of the five temple mounts of the Jains. Well known is the temple for the 19 ms high statue of Bahubali. He was a son of the ruler Vrishabhadeva, who battled with his brother for the succession of the throne. After he had conquered him, he recognized, however, the futility of his doing and secluded himself in the forest for meditation. After his enlightenment, he entitled the name "Gomatheswara". The statue built in 985 AD by Chamundaraya, an official of king Gangaraya. It was hewed out of a single rock block. One reaches the statue over approximately 500 steps. On the way, one passes through different gates, shrines and sculptures until one-steps in the end in a court surrounded by high walls, in which the awesome statue stands. The figure represents a Jain ascetic, Gommata or Gommateshwara that after Digambara custom is entirely naked, which symbolizes the final renunciation of all worldly. It is considered the largest monolithic statue of the world.
The ceremony mahamastakabhisheka held every 12 years. At that time, the colossal statue is spilled with milk, Ghee, coconut milk, honey and yogurt. For this purpose, large scaffolding is constructed. The last time, the event took place in December 2005.
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