Sravanabelagola, an important Jain pilgrimage site, is located at the distance of 49 kms south est of Hassan and 93 km north of Mysore. It consists of the two hills and a tank. The largest hill also called the Vindhyagiri or Per- Kalbappu IS 3347 feet above the sea level. Sravanabelagola is a home to the extra ordinary eighteen meter high monolithic statue of the naked male figure – Gomateshwara (Lord Bahubali).
It is said to be the world's largest monolithic statue, which one can actually see before reaching the pilgrimage town of Sravanabelagola. Viewing the statue closely is the main reason for heading to this picturesque town, whose name means 'the monk of the white pond'.
The statue's simplicity is in complete contrast to the complex sculptural work at Belur and Halebid. The town of Sravanabelagola is linked historically with the Chandragupta Maurya, who settled on the hill in the 3rd century BC along with his guru Bhagwan Bhadrabahu Swami after renouncing his kingdom.
Tourists Attractions :
Mahamastakabhisheka Ceremony :
Every twelve years, million of pilgrim flock to this place to attend the Mahamastakabhisheka Ceremony at Sravanabelagola temple, which involves the statue being dowsed with thousands of pots containing the milk, coconut water, ghee, curds, saffron, jaggery, bananas and sandalwood paste. The next Mahamastakabhisheka Ceremony will be held in January 2018.
Chandragiri Hill :
Apart from main stature, the tourists can make a tour to the several Jain monasteries and to the smaller Chandragiri Hill. The scenic vistas, gushing rivers, as well as lush sugar cane fields make Chandragiri hill a popular picnic spot among the tourists. Tourists can also visit the Jinanathapura village, where you will find another ornate Hoysala temple, the Shantishvara basti. Chandragiri comprises of the several bastis built in the Chalukya style.
Aparana Chauhan
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