Shravanabelagola, Religious town in Hassan district, India
Two granite hills, Chandragiri and Vindhyagiri, rise above the white pond that gives this religious settlement its name at 871 meters elevation.
The statue of Gommateshwara was carved from a single granite block and consecrated in 981 CE by Chavundaraya, commander of the Ganga Kingdom.
The Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony occurs every 12 years when devotees pour water, milk, saffron, and vermilion over the 58-foot Bahubali statue.
Visitors need to climb 620 stone steps carved into Vindhyagiri hill to reach the monolithic Gommateshwara statue and surrounding temples.
The site contains over 800 inscriptions dating from 600 CE to 1830 CE, documenting the evolution of Kannada language and literature.
Location: Hassan district
Elevation above the sea: 871 m
Part of: Hassan district
GPS coordinates: 12.85813,76.48701
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:23
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