Shravanabelagola
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The statue of Gomatheswara dates from 978-993 AD.
Shravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers.
The site is home to a 17 meter high monolithic stone statue of the Bhagwan Gomateshwara Bahubali, considered the world largest. Every 12 years, thousands of devotees congregate here to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka, a spectacular ceremony where the thousand-year-old statue is anointed with milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins. The next Mahamastakabhisheka will be held in 2005 A.D.
Shravanabelegola is 158 km from Bangalore.
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External link
Ahimsa Foundation - Mahamastak Abhishek Bahubali (http://www.jainsamaj.org/festivals/bhaubali.htm)
