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Shravanabelagola Chandragiri hills at Channarayapatna Hassan Karnataka South India. sharavanabelagola has famous jain temples or jain basadis . Shravanabelagola is famous for its two hills vindhyagiri hills and chandragiri hills. Shravanabelagola is famous for the Bahubali Statue or gomateshwara (gommateshwara) which is supposed to be the worlds tallest monolithic stone statue. Chandragiri hill the smaller hill of Shravanabelagola derives its name of Chandra from the fact that Chandragupta was the first of the rishis who lived and performed penance there. Chandragiri hill has many ancient Basadis or Derasar or jain temples on top of it .
Kalbappu was the early name of Chandragiri hill and it dominates the history of the town of Shravanabelagola between 3rd century BC and 12th century AD. Karnataka tourism , Hassan tourism.
Chandragiri hill also has memorials to numerous monks and Śrāvakas who meditated there since the fifth century AD, including the last king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty of Manyakheta. Chandragiri also has a famous temple built by Chavundaraya. A large number of inscriptions have been dating to various times from 600 AD to 1830 AD at the Chandragiri hills. A number of Jain basadis are found on the Hill. Some of the prominent ones are:
CHANDRAGUPTA BASADI - CHANDRAGIRI
Chandragupta Basadi is dedicated to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. This was originally built by Emperor Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya. It is one of the prime places to visit on Chandragiri Hill in Shravanabelagola.
The Chandragupta basadi is a triple celled structure where three cells are arranged in a row fronted by a verandah. The cells on either side have small towers over them resembling the chole type. To this was subsequently added an ornamental doorway in front with perforated stone screens at the sides. The screens are pierced with square openings are carved with minute sculptures as the scenes from the lives of the Srutakevali Bhadrabahu and the Maurya Emperor Chandragupta. A sculpture of Parshwanatha is housed in the central shrine while the two side shrines house Padmavati and Kushmandini Yakshis. The outer walls are decorated with different figures. This monument is built around 12th century.
PARSHWANATHA BASADI - CHANDRAGIRI
The basadi contains a garbagriha, a sukhanasi, a navaranga and a porch. This is a beautiful structure with decorated outer walls. The doorways are lofty and the navaranga as well as the porch have verandhas at their sides. The pillars in the navaranga are of round Ganga type with bell, vase and wheel mouldings. The image of Parshwanatha is the tallest on the hill which is 18 feet in height.
The manastambha (pillar) in front of the Parshwanatha basadi has a pavilion on the top containing standing Jain figures facing four directions. This pillar is sculptured on all the four sides of the base and contains the figure of Padmavathi on the south, Yaksha on the east, seated Kushmandini on the north and a galloping horseman on the west. It was built by a Jain merchant Puttaiya between 1672 & 1704 AD.
KATTALE BASADI - CHANDRAGIRI
Kattale Basadi is situated to the left of Parswanatha Basadi on Chandragiri. It is the biggest of all the Basadis on Chandragiri hill.
This basadi is dedicated to Adinath, the first tirthankara. An image of the Goddess Padmavathi is also found in the verandah. It was constructed by Ganga Raja, the general of Vishnuvardhana. This structure was recently renovated by the Government of Karnataka.
The basadi has garbhagriha, pradakshinapatha, an open sukanasi, a navaranga of 16 pillars, a large rangpmandapa. The garbhagriha houses the seated image of Lord Adinatha. As per the inscriptions on the pedestal of this image, the temple was funded by Pochavve, the mother of Gangaraja.
CHANDRAPRABHA BASADI - CHANDRAGIRI
It consists of an open Garbagriha, a sukhanasi, a navaranga and a porch and enshrines a seated figure of Chandraprabha, the 8th tirthankara. In the sukhanasi are placed the images of Shyama and Jwalamalini, the yaksha and yakshi. The pedestal of Jwalamalini image shows a lion with two riders seated one behind the other.
The basadi is a brick structure raised over a stone base. It is said to have been constructed by the Ganga king Sivamara II.
CHAMUNDARAYA BASADI - CHANDRAGIRI
is a wonderful structure dedicated to Lord Neminatha built in Jaina architecture of Dravidian style. It was built by Chamundaraya, the minister of Ganga king Marasimha II in 982 AD. The construction of this basadi was completed in 995 AD. It is one of the prime places to visit in Shravanabelagola, the holy site of Jain pilgrimage.
Chamundaraya Basadi is the most attractive and largest structure on Chandragiri hill. This structure resembles the Dravidian two-tier temple architecture introduced by Badami Chalukyas.
There is another small structure on the first level of Chamundaraya Basadi which can be accessed by a set of narrow steps on the left side as visitors enter the shrine.
Chandragiri Jain Basadis - Gomateeshwara Bahubali - Bhadrabahu Cave - Shravanabelagola, Karnataka
Chandragiri Hill Jain Basadis - Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, Karnataka, India
Chandragiri Hill, Shravanabelagola, Channarayapatnataluk, Hassan DistrictKarnataka
A number of Jain basadis are found on the Hill. Some of the prominent ones are:
Shantinatha Basadi
Parshwanatha Basadi
Chandragupta Basadi
Kattale Basadi
Majjigana Basadi
Shasana Basadi
Chandraprabha Basadi
Parshwanatha Basadi II
Chavundaraya Basadi
Eradukatte Basadi
Savatigandhavarana Basadi
Terina Basadi
Shantishwara Basadi
Iruve-Brahmadeva Basadi
Bhadrabahu Cave, Marasimha's Manastambha, MahanavamiMantapa, Bhadrabahu Inscriptions, GangarajaMantap and NishidhiMantaps
Shravanabelagola, Channarayapatnataluk, Hassan District Karnataka
GomateshwaraBahubali Statue Shri BhagwanBahubaliDigambar Jain Statue
Vindhyagiri Hill
SHRAVANABELAGOLA TEMPLE HILLS AERIAL VIEW - CHANDRAGIRI - VINDHYAGIRI- CHANNARAYAPATNA, KARNATAKA
1.Shravanabelagola, Channarayapatnataluk, Hassan District Karnataka
Gomateshwara Bahubali Statue Shri Bhagwan Bahubali Digambar Jain Statue
Vindhyagiri Hill
2. Chandragiri Hill, Shravanabelagola, Channarayapatnataluk, Hassan District, Karnataka
A number of Jain basadis are found on the Hill. Some of the prominent ones are:
Shantinatha Basadi
Parshwanatha Basadi
Chandragupta Basadi
Kattale Basadi
Majjigana Basadi
Shasana Basadi
Chandraprabha Basadi
Parshwanatha Basadi II
Chavundaraya Basadi
Eradukatte Basadi
Savatigandhavarana Basadi
TerinaBasadi
Shantishwara Basadi
Iruve-Brahmadeva Basadi
Bhadrabahu Cave, Marasimha's Manastambha, Mahanavami Mantapa, Bhadrabahu Inscriptions, Gangaraja Mantap and Nishidhi Mantaps
Bharata Statue Chandragiri hill - Karnataka
Visitors throng at Chandragiri hill at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka. One can also see statue of Bharata statue...
Outside the fort enclosure, on the south-east, there is a cave with a recently erected portico known as the Bhadrabahucave. According to tradition the Srutakevali Bhadrabahu came to Shravanabelagola and lived in the cave. The cave enshrines the engraved foot-prints of this Srutakevali who died here. The foot-prints are worshipped even now. It is also stated that the Maurya Emperor Chandragupta came here on a pilgrimage and having received diksha or initiation from Acharya Badrabahu, was worshipping the footprints until his death. The tradition regarding the migration of Srutakevali Bhadrabahu to Shravanabelagola along with his disciple Chandragupta, the Maurya Emperor, briefly runs thus:
Bhadrabahu, the last Srutakevali, predicted at Ujjain a twelve years drought and famine in the north, where upon the Jaina community migrated to the south under his leadership. Chandragupta abdicated and accompanied Bhadrabahu. On reaching Shravanabelagola, Bhadrabahu perceived the approach of his last moments, ordered the community to proceed on their journey and remained there until his death with his disciple Chandragupta. Chandragupta also lived there for some years as an ascetic, wroshipping the foot prints of his guru and ultimately died by the Jaina rite of sallekhana or starvation.
The evidence of local history, literature and inscriptions of about the 7th century A.D. and later supports this tradition. The literary works which give varying accounts of it are the Sanskrit works Bhihatkathakosa of 931 A.D., Bhadrabahucharita of the 15th century, the Kannada works Munivamsabhyudaya of circa 1680 A.D. and the Rajavalikathe of Devachandra. In front of the cave there is another pair of foot prints and on a large boulder behind these foot prints are engraved some relievo images of tirthankaras with a guru and his disciple. The inscription found below the imagers is an epitaph of Mallishenadeva.
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Top view of Chandragiri hill - Karnataka
One can see the city shot of Chandragiri hill, Karnataka from a hill top...
Chandragiri is one of the two hills in Shravanabelagola in the Indian state of Karnataka, the other one being Vindhyagiri.
The recorded history surrounding the hill started in 300 BC when Shruthakevali, Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta Maurya visited the place in order to attain religious peace. The Small Hill derives its name of Chandra from the fact that Chandragupta was the first of the rishis who lived and performed penance there.
Kalbappu was the early name of the hill and it dominates the history of the town of Shravanabelagola between 3rd century BC and 12th century AD. The Jainism traditions link the Maurya Empire Emperor Chandragupta and his teacher Bhadrabahu with this place. Of the total number of 106 memorials found at Shravanabelagola, 92 are located on the Small Hill. Of these, about 47 memorials of monks, 9 of nuns, and 5 of householders belong to the 7th and 8th century. This points out at the popularity of the custom, and of its extensive prevalence on the Small Hill.
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Chandragiri hills Shravanabelagola, Karnataka
One can see devotees throng at Chandragiri hill and offer prayer at Bhadrabahu Cave, Karnataka.
Outside the fort enclosure, on the south-east, there is a cave with a recently erected portico known as the Bhadrabahucave. According to tradition the Srutakevali Bhadrabahu came to Shravanabelagola and lived in the cave. The cave enshrines the engraved foot-prints of this Srutakevali who died here. The foot-prints are worshipped even now. It is also stated that the Maurya Emperor Chandragupta came here on a pilgrimage and having received diksha or initiation from Acharya Badrabahu, was worshipping the footprints until his death. The tradition regarding the migration of Srutakevali Bhadrabahu to Shravanabelagola along with his disciple Chandragupta, the Maurya Emperor, briefly runs thus:
Bhadrabahu, the last Srutakevali, predicted at Ujjain a twelve years drought and famine in the north, where upon the Jaina community migrated to the south under his leadership. Chandragupta abdicated and accompanied Bhadrabahu. On reaching Shravanabelagola, Bhadrabahu perceived the approach of his last moments, ordered the community to proceed on their journey and remained there until his death with his disciple Chandragupta. Chandragupta also lived there for some years as an ascetic, wroshipping the foot prints of his guru and ultimately died by the Jaina rite of sallekhana or starvation.
The evidence of local history, literature and inscriptions of about the 7th century A.D. and later supports this tradition. The literary works which give varying accounts of it are the Sanskrit works Bhihatkathakosa of 931 A.D., Bhadrabahucharita of the 15th century, the Kannada works Munivamsabhyudaya of circa 1680 A.D. and the Rajavalikathe of Devachandra. In front of the cave there is another pair of foot prints and on a large boulder behind these foot prints are engraved some relievo images of tirthankaras with a guru and his disciple. The inscription found below the imagers is an epitaph of Mallishenadeva.
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Devotees at Chandragiri Hill - Karnataka
Devotees walking in a queue to visit Chandragiri Hill at Hassan district, Karnataka.
Chandragiri hill has basadi’s of Jinalayas. The name Chandragiri is named against the great emperor Chandragupta Maurya who fasted here with purity of thought until he attained salvation. The earliest temple on this hill is dated back to 04th century BC.
The Chandragiri hill becomes sacred because of the arrival of the fifth and the last Shrutakevali Bhadrabahu, who remained here until his last breath, fasting in the caves with purity of thought until salvation.
The Basadi’s and Manasathambhas (flagmasts) constructed are mirror to the architectural excellence prevailed in the early days in the Indian subcontinent. The stone inscriptions found on the rocks date back to 06th century AD and 12th century AD and are the largest in terms of numbers as compared to inscriptions found at other places in the state of Karnataka
The Chavundaraya Basadi is a great example of Dravidian engineering when compared to the time it was built. There is a first floor to this Basadi led by narrow stairs from the ground. A standing idol of Tirthankara is installed here, dating back to 10th century AD.
Tha last Basadi has the beautiful Parshwanath Tirthankar standing tall with a seven head serpent becoming a crown to him. The idol is made of soap stone. Infront of the Basadi is a beautiful manasathambh erected on a high raised platform. One can also visit the caves were Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his teacher Shrutakevali Bhadrabahu, meditated until their last breath.
Chandragiri hill is approximately 3052 feet above sea level and around 350 – 400 steps to reach the hilltop. Please note that one has to walk barefoot, keeping the sacredness of the place. In summers it’s like walking on a pan. Carry socks along with you, or else you can buy a pair of socks at the premises or walk bare foot, after few steps you should feel normal. Also on the way, notice the inscriptions on the granite hills.
Opposite to this hillock is Vindyagiri Hill, here is the famous Gommateshwara Statue of Shravanabelagola.
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Huge crowd throng at Chandragiri hill - Karnataka
Crowd throng Hassan district of Karnataka to visit Chandragiri hill. One can see amid tight security arrangements...
Chandragiri hill has basadi’s of Jinalayas. The name Chandragiri is named against the great emperor Chandragupta Maurya who fasted here with purity of thought until he attained salvation. The earliest temple on this hill is dated back to 04th century BC.
The Chandragiri hill becomes sacred because of the arrival of the fifth and the last Shrutakevali Bhadrabahu, who remained here until his last breath, fasting in the caves with purity of thought until salvation.
The Basadi’s and Manasathambhas (flagmasts) constructed are mirror to the architectural excellence prevailed in the early days in the Indian subcontinent. The stone inscriptions found on the rocks date back to 06th century AD and 12th century AD and are the largest in terms of numbers as compared to inscriptions found at other places in the state of Karnataka
The Chavundaraya Basadi is a great example of Dravidian engineering when compared to the time it was built. There is a first floor to this Basadi led by narrow stairs from the ground. A standing idol of Tirthankara is installed here, dating back to 10th century AD.
Tha last Basadi has the beautiful Parshwanath Tirthankar standing tall with a seven head serpent becoming a crown to him. The idol is made of soap stone. Infront of the Basadi is a beautiful manasathambh erected on a high raised platform. One can also visit the caves were Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his teacher Shrutakevali Bhadrabahu, meditated until their last breath.
Chandragiri hill is approximately 3052 feet above sea level and around 350 – 400 steps to reach the hilltop. Please note that one has to walk barefoot, keeping the sacredness of the place. In summers it’s like walking on a pan. Carry socks along with you, or else you can buy a pair of socks at the premises or walk bare foot, after few steps you should feel normal. Also on the way, notice the inscriptions on the granite hills.
Opposite to this hillock is Vindyagiri Hill, here is the famous Gommateshwara Statue of Shravanabelagola.
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Bahubali Shravanabelagola [ Hassan, Karnataka, India ]
I planned a trip to Shravanabelagola, a popular Jain pilgrimage center. It is a small town in Hassan District of Karnataka. Asia’s largest statue of Bahubali stands here. It holds an important place among Jain pilgrimage destinations. Shravanabelagola is a historical temple town in South Karnataka. The predominant hills in this place are Chandragiri Hill and Vindhyagiri Hill. It is on top of the Vindhyagiri Hill that the famous statue of Bahubali is built. The statue is 58 feet high and is chiseled out of a single stone. There is a flight of 600 steps which are cut out of rocks. On climbing a few steps, I could see beautiful scenery all around. The early morning scenery of Shravanabelagola is really enjoyable. There is a famous pond which is known as ‘White Pond’ Bela means white and gola means pond, it is said that Shravanabelagola got its name from this.
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Devotees at Chandragiri Hill, Shravanabelagola, Karnataka
Sravanabelagola also called Gomateshwara Shravanabelagola, a great centre for Jain culture is situated at a distance of about 100 kms from Mysore and is famous for its colossal statue of Gomateshwara who is also referred to as Lord Bahubali. Carved out of monolithic stone, the imposing 17 metre high statue of Gomata towers stands in majestic splendour and is visible even from a distance of 20 kms. Starkly simple, the beautifully chiselled features of the statue embody serenity. His perfect lips are turned out at the corners with a hint of a smile, viewing the world with detachment.
Sravanabelagola means 'the monk on the top of the hill' and hermits, mystics and ascetics have journeyed and lived there since at least the third century BC. In those early times the hill was thickly wooded and hermits could feed themselves from the forest. In the mid-tenth century AD temples began to be built and the site grew to be one of the most important pilgrimage sites of the Jain religion.
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Chandragiri Hill
It is said that Emperor Chandragupta, the founder of Maurya dynasty, had come to Shravanabelgola, along with his royal preceptor (Guru) Bhadrabahu Muni. It is also believed that both the Master and the disciple did penance in this place till their end and that is why, the hillock has been called as Chandragiri. Basadis of Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta are still found on a small hillock oppositie Indragiri, which is identified as Chandragiri. In addition, the footprints of Bhadrabahu are imprinted on the hillock.
Visitors climb the Chandragiri hill - Karnataka
Devotees seen climbing the Chandragiri hill in Karnataka...
Chandragiri is one of the two hills in Shravanabelagola in the Indian state of Karnataka, the other one being Vindhyagiri.
The recorded history surrounding the hill started in 300 BC when Shruthakevali, Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta Maurya visited the place in order to attain religious peace. The Small Hill derives its name of Chandra from the fact that Chandragupta was the first of the rishis who lived and performed penance there.
Kalbappu was the early name of the hill and it dominates the history of the town of Shravanabelagola between 3rd century BC and 12th century AD. The Jainism traditions link the Maurya Empire Emperor Chandragupta and his teacher Bhadrabahu with this place. Of the total number of 106 memorials found at Shravanabelagola, 92 are located on the Small Hill. Of these, about 47 memorials of monks, 9 of nuns, and 5 of householders belong to the 7th and 8th century. This points out at the popularity of the custom, and of its extensive prevalence on the Small Hill.
Source :- Wikipedia
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DURGA HILLS BETTAHALLI, ALUR TQ, HASSAN
Bettahalli hills
Bahubali puja during Mahamastak Abhisheka Festival - Karnataka
Who is coming to Karnataka for the once-in-twelve-years prayer at the largest monolithic stone statue in the world, in February 2018?
Passing along the trunk road leading from Bangalore to the western coast one's eyes are immediately arrested on approaching Channaraya patna, by a beautiful hill, bearing on its summit what appears at first to be a column. As one draws closer, one can see a colossal statue partially hidden behind the hill. This striking and unusual monolith, visible from miles away, marks the site of one of the most interesting tourist and religious spots in south India.
Shravana Belagola in the state of Karnataka derives its name from the Kannada words – bel or white and Gola or pond, in allusion to the splendid large tank in the middle of the area. The tank is also called Bhudevi mangala darsa- or simply Kalyani: the mirror of good fortune to the earth goddess.
It is a large village situated in the Hassan district of Karnataka. At 3347 feet above sea level stands this enormous statue of Gommatesvara popularly known as Bahubali or 'The One With Strong Arms.'
Bahubali was the second of the hundred sons of Tirthankara Rishabha, the founder of Jainism. A much revered figure among Jains, Bahubali’s story exemplifies the inner strength of Indians. He could have procured the title of Chakravartin - an emperor, but he chose to give up everything and became a Digambara Jain monk. Bahubali meditated motionless for an entire year in kayotsarga posture or “standing meditation” because of which climbers grew around his legs, thus the vine motif on the legs of this statue.
This place, at the foot of the Vindhya hills, became a consecrated place for meditation by rishis on their path to obtain moksha or freedom from the cycle of re-birth.
These ascetics were fore-warned of a dreadful famine which would last 12 years, upon which the whole sangha or Jaina religious brotherhood foresook the northern regions and under his leadership migrated to the south. The festival of Mahamastak Abhishek thus, has a gap of 12 years between it’s celebration.
The stage is set for the elaborate Mahamastakabhisheka or head-anointment ceremony of the world's largest free standing statue of Bahubali atop Vindhyagiri hill.
The first records of Mahamastakabhisheka date back to March, 13, 981 and the last Mahamastakabhishek took place in February 2006, with the next one only due in 2018.
Built by the ganga dynasty this 57 foot high statue, a daunting symbol of generosity and sacrifice gets anointed once every 12 years. Here priests with thousands of specially prepared vessels , singing hymns in the praise of the gods pour consecrated water from a special scaffolding made to reach atop the mammoth statue..
For 10 hours Bahubali is bathed in milk, coconut water, sugarcane juice, turmeric, flower petals, sandalwood and Saffron paste,
Here The deity is showered with powders of Sandalwood and camphor.
The stone sculpture carved out of single piece of rock symbolises renunciation, self-control and subjugation of the ego as the first steps towards salvation.
Turmeric is poured …. As the vibrant colours cascade down the statue the thousands of Jain devotees gathered here sing hymns in praise of Bahubali.
The nude form of Lord Bahubali also referred to as Digambara , or one who represents complete victory over earthly desires. The ritual of the sacred bath occupies an important place in all indian religions be it Hindu, Buddhist or Jain.
As the day turns to evening buckets of rich Vermilion- a symbol for virility in our culture, is poured on bahubali.
Offerings of petals, gold and silver coins, as well as precious stones are made to Gomateshwara by his many devotees.
If you are one of those people who seek a Divine Relationship with God or nature, forgiveness, Healing, guidance and personal transformation, then a spiritual journey of the Mahamastakabhisheka will help you accomplish just that! If not, it is still a spectacle to enrich all of ones senses.
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Jain monks at Chandragiri hill, Karnataka
Jain nuns and monks walk on the streets of Hassan district near Chandragiri hill, Karnataka. A bunch of peafowl feathers is all they wear or carry around...
Chandragiri hill has basadis of Jinalayas. The name Chandragiri comes from the great emperor Chandragupta Maurya who fasted here with purity of thought until he attained salvation. The earliest temple on this hill is dated back to 04th century BC.
The Chandragiri hill becomes sacred because of the arrival of the fifth and the last Shrutakevali Bhadrabahu, who remained here until his last breath, fasting in the caves with purity of thought until salvation.
The Basadi’s and Manasathambhas (flagmasts) constructed here mirror the architectural excellence that prevailed in the early days in the Indian subcontinent. The stone inscriptions found on the rocks date back to 06th century AD and 12th century AD and are the largest in terms of numbers as compared to inscriptions found at other places in the state of Karnataka
The Chavundaraya Basadi is a great example of Dravidian engineering when compared to the time it was built. There is a first floor to this Basadi led by narrow stairs from the ground. A standing idol of Tirthankara is installed here, dating back to 10th century AD.
Tha last Basadi has the beautiful Parshwanath Tirthankar standing tall with a seven head serpent becoming a crown to him. The idol is made of soap stone. Infront of the Basadi is a beautiful manasathambh erected on a high raised platform. One can also visit the caves were Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his teacher Shrutakevali Bhadrabahu, meditated until their last breath.
Chandragiri hill is approximately 3052 feet above sea level and around 350 – 400 steps to reach the hilltop. Please note that one has to walk barefoot, keeping the sacredness of the place. In summers it’s like walking on a pan. Carry socks along with you, or else you can buy a pair of socks at the premises or walk bare foot, after few steps you should feel normal. Also on the way, notice the inscriptions on the granite hills.
Opposite to this hillock is Vindyagiri Hill, here is the famous Gommateshwara Statue of Shravanabelagola.
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Chandragupta Mourya Shravanabelagola part .2
Chandragiri Hill, Shravanabelagola, Hassan District:
Chandragiri hill has basadi’s (tombs/shrines) of Jinalayas. The name Chandragiri is named after the great emperor Chandragupta Maurya who fasted here with purity of thought until he attained salvation. The earliest temple on this hill is dated back to 04th century BC. The Chandragiri hill becomes sacred because of the arrival of the fifth and the last Shrutakevali Bhadrabahu, who remained here until his last breath, fasting in the caves with purity of thought until salvation. The Basadi’s and Manasathambhas (flagmasts) constructed are mirror to the architectural excellence prevailed in the early days in the Indian subcontinent. The stone inscriptions found on the rocks date back to 06th century AD and 12th century AD and are the largest in terms of numbers as compared to inscriptions found at other places in the state of Karnataka. The Chavundaraya Basadi is a great example of Dravidian engineering when compared to the time it was built. There is a first floor to this Basadi led by narrow stairs from the ground. A standing idol of Tirthankara is installed here, dating back to 10th century AD. The last Basadi has the beautiful Parshwanath Tirthankar standing tall with a seven head serpent becoming a crown to him. The idol is made of soap stone. Infront of the Basadi is a beautiful manasathambh erected on a high raised platform. One can also visit the caves where Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his teacher Shrutakevali Bhadrabahu, meditated until their last breath. Chandragiri hill is approximately 3052 feet above sea level and around 350 – 400 steps to reach the hilltop. Please note that one has to walk barefoot, keeping the sacredness of the place. In summers it’s like walking on a pan. Carry socks along with you, or else you can buy a pair of socks at the premises or walk bare foot, after few steps you will feel normal. Also on the way, notice the inscriptions on the granite hills. Opposite to this hillock is Vindyagiri Hill, here is the famous Gommateshwara Statue of Shravanabelagola.
Chandragiri, Shravanabelagola
Durga, Deepak and Gulli slide down the rock...
SRAVANA BELAGOLA I The real BAHUBALI
SRAVANA BELAGOLA
Shravanabela is a town located near Channarayapatna of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 144 km from Bangalore.
It is one of the most important sacred place of the Jains in South India. It is a place of great importance from the point of pilgrimage and also archeological and religious heritage. The place derives its name from the point that Shravana or Shramana means a Jain ascetic and Belagola or Biliya Kola means white pond.
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Bahubali puja during Mahamastak Abhisheka Festival - Karnataka
Passing along the trunk road leading from Bangalore to the western coast one's eyes are immediately arrested on approaching Channaraya patna, by a beautiful hill, bearing on its summit what appears at first to be a column. As one draws closer, one can see a colossal statue partially hidden behind the hill. This striking and unusual monolith, visible from miles away, marks the site of one of the most interesting tourist and religious spots in south India.
Shravana Belagola in the state of Karnataka derives its name from the Kannada words – bel or white and Gola or pond, in allusion to the splendid large tank in the middle of the area. The tank is also called Bhudevi mangala darsa- or simply Kalyani: the mirror of good fortune to the earth goddess.
It is a large village situated in the Hassan district of Karnataka. At 3347 feet above sea level stands this enormous statue of Gommatesvara popularly known as Bahubali or 'The One With Strong Arms.'
Bahubali was the second of the hundred sons of Tirthankara Rishabha, the founder of Jainism. A much revered figure among Jains, Bahubali’s story exemplifies the inner strength of Indians. He could have procured the title of Chakravartin - an emperor, but he chose to give up everything and became a Digambara Jain monk. Bahubali meditated motionless for an entire year in kayotsarga posture or “standing meditation” because of which climbers grew around his legs, thus the vine motif on the legs of this statue.
This place, at the foot of the Vindhya hills, became a consecrated place for meditation by rishis on their path to obtain moksha or freedom from the cycle of re-birth.
These ascetics were fore-warned of a dreadful famine which would last 12 years, upon which the whole sangha or Jaina religious brotherhood foresook the northern regions and under his leadership migrated to the south. The festival of Mahamastak Abhishek thus, has a gap of 12 years between it’s celebration.
The stage is set for the elaborate Mahamastakabhisheka or head-anointment ceremony of the world's largest free standing statue of Bahubali atop Vindhyagiri hill.
The first records of Mahamastakabhisheka date back to March, 13, 981 and the last Mahamastakabhishek took place in February 2006, with the next one only due in 2018.
Built by the ganga dynasty this 57 foot high statue, a daunting symbol of generosity and sacrifice gets anointed once every 12 years. Here priests with thousands of specially prepared vessels , singing hymns in the praise of the gods pour consecrated water from a special scaffolding made to reach atop the mammoth statue..
For 10 hours Bahubali is bathed in milk, coconut water, sugarcane juice, turmeric, flower petals, sandalwood and Saffron paste,
Here The deity is showered with powders of Sandalwood and camphor.
The stone sculpture carved out of single piece of rock symbolises renunciation, self-control and subjugation of the ego as the first steps towards salvation.
Turmeric is poured …. As the vibrant colours cascade down the statue the thousands of Jain devotees gathered here sing hymns in praise of Bahubali.
The nude form of Lord Bahubali also referred to as Digambara , or one who represents complete victory over earthly desires. The ritual of the sacred bath occupies an important place in all indian religions be it Hindu, Buddhist or Jain.
As the day turns to evening buckets of rich Vermilion- a symbol for virility in our culture, is poured on bahubali.
Offerings of petals, gold and silver coins, as well as precious stones are made to Gomateshwara by his many devotees.
If you are one of those people who seek a Divine Relationship with God or nature, forgiveness, Healing, guidance and personal transformation, then a spiritual journey of the Mahamastakabhisheka will help you accomplish just that! If not, it is still a spectacle to enrich all of ones senses.
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