Shravanabelagola Tours India
The place is known for the 17 m tall statue of Gomateshwara which has a major significance in Jainism and is also the world's highest monolithic statue. There are many other places near Shravanabelagola where you can get an opportunity to explore the State's traditions and cultures. Shravanabelagola is a historic city in the Karnataka state district of Hassan. It lies 157 km from Bangalore and 52 km from the town of Hassan. It is an important Jain pilgrimage center with Lord Gomateswara's 57 m high monolithic sculpture called the statue of Bahubali as its main attraction. Located in Karnataka district of Hassan, 144 km from Bengaluru, the Jain Temples set at Shravanabelagola attracts many pilgrims each year.
Wedged on the side of the town tank named' Belagola' between Chandigiri and Vindyagiri hills. Bela' means white and in Kannada,' kola' means pool. Visiting all the monuments requires a full day. Dolis or Palanquin are available from INR 800 to and fro for those who consider climbing the hill hard. Lord Bahubali's Mahamasthabhisheka is performed every 12 years as a part of Jain culture.
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