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A short 148 kms drive from Bangalore and 51 kms South-east of Hassan, Shravanabelagola is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. It is also one of the oldest where a 17 m high naked of Lord Bahubali(gomteshwara) - the world's tallest monolithic statue, is placed. It is situated on the picturesque Vindhyagiri Hill overlooking the town. Every 12 years, Jain pilgrims gather here to participate in the colorful Maha Mastakabhisheka of the Lord, the splendid head-anointing ceremony. From especially erected scaffolding, priests pour hundreds of pots containing curds, milk, honey, vermilion, coconut water, turmeric paste and even gold and precious jewels over the 1000 years old statue’s head. Karnataka has some important Jain pilgrim centers. Some of the important among them are: Karkala and Venur with huge Gomateswara statues; Mudabidri with the thousand Pillars Basadi; Humcha with an ancient Jain Mutt; and Narasimharajapura and Belgaum with Jain basadis. 
27 kilometers northwest of Hassan and 17 kilometers to the east of Belur, Halebid was the capital of the Hoysalas till it was destroyed in the early 14th century after attacks by the Delhi Sultanate The Hoysaleshwara temple dates back to the 12th century and remained incomplete even after 87 years of continuous construction. Well surrounded by beautiful garden every inch of the outer wall and much of the interior is covered with many varieties of Hindu deities, sages, stylized animals and birds, and friezes depicting the life of Hoysala rulers. Yet no two facets of the temple are the same giving it a distinguish place among monuments of its kind. | 75-76, First Floor, Adchini Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-1100017 Tel :+91-11-42727272 Mob :+91-9873166314 Fax :+91-11-42737352 24x7 Customer Helpline: + 91-9910903434 E-mail: subrato@getsindia.com |
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