Prayers offered at Shravanabelagola Gomateshwara, Near Mysore, Karnataka in India
Bahubali also known as Gommateshwara was the son of Rishabhanatha who meditated in a 'kayotsarga' standing posture for years. This 57 / 58 foot monolithic statue of Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola was built in the 10th century...
Every 12 years thousands of Jains celebrate Mahamastakabhisheka an important ancient tradition and Gommateshwara or Bahubali statue is anointed with Milk, Sugar cane juice, Turmeric, Sandalwood paste, Saffron, Flowers (even gold and silver flowers) and Water.
Bahubali at Shravanabelagola is at a distance of 145 km from Bengaluru. How to reach Bangalore or Bengaluru?
