Shri Bhagwan Bahubali Digambar Jain Statue

Gomateshwara Bahubali Statue - Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka

Shri Bhagwan Bahubali Digambar Jain Statue
Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada District
Banks of the Nethravathi River in the Belthangaditaluk of the Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka.

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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The colossal monolithic statue of Gomateshwara or Bahubali is situated at Shravanabelagola, 158 km away from Bangalore. This gigantic statue of lord Bahubali, the Jain saint, is carved out of a single block of granite and stands majestically on top of a hill. For centuries, Shravanabelagola has remained a great Jain center and thousands of pilgrims flock to see the magnificent, gigantic statue. The saint is shown completely nude, in the Jain custom. It is 17 m. (55 ft) high and is visible from a distance of 30 km.

This statue is regarded as one of the largest monolithic statues in the world. It was created around 983 AD by Chavundaraya, a minister of the Ganga King, Rachamalla (Raachmalla SathyaVaak IV 975-986 AD). The neighbouring areas have Jaina bastis and several images of the Jaina Tirthankaras. One can have a beautiful view of the surrounding areas from the top of the hill. At Shravanabelagola the Mahamastakabhisheka festival is held once in 12 years, when the image of Gomateshwara is bathed in milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins.

Shravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 158 km from Bangalore. The statue of Gomateshwara or Bahubali, at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important Jain pilgrim. Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India. It reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Gangas of Talakad. It is located at 13 km to the south-east of Channarayapatna in the Channarayapatna taluk of Hassan district of Karnataka state. It is at a distance of 51 km south-east of Hassan, the district centre. It is situated at a distance of 12 km to the south from the Bangalore-Mangalore road (NH-48), 78 km from Halebidu, 89 km from Belur, 83 km from Mysore, 233 km from Mangalore, 17 km from Hirisave and 157 km from Bangalore the capital of Karnataka. It is well connected with State Highways and District roads.

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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.

This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of 50, 000+ hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM / SR 1080i High Definition, Alexa, SR, XDCAM and 4K. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world...

Please subscribe to our channel wildfilmsindia on Youtube for a steady stream of videos from across India. Also, visit and enjoy your journey across India at clipahoy.com , India's first video-based social networking experience!

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Bahubali Gomateshwara Statue at Dharmastala

Bahubali Gomateshwara Statue at Dharmastala
Dharmasthala is an Indian temple town[1] on the banks of the Nethravathi River in the Belthangadi taluk of the Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India.[2] It is also a panchayat village,[3] and it is the only village in its gram panchayat.[4]

The village is known for its Dharmasthala Temple which houses the shrine of Shiva, Manjunatha, Ammanavaru, Chandranath and the Dharma Daivas (guardian spirits of Dharma) namely Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumaraswamy and Kanyakumari. The temple is unusual in that it is run by a Jain administration and poojas are conducted by Hindu priests of Madhva order. Lakshadeepa, the festival of lights, is the annual festival of Dharmasthala in November–December.[5] On an average the flow of pilgrims is about 10,000 people a day. A mechanised kitchen provides free food for all pilgrims and there are guest houses with modern amenities.

Dharmastala represents religious tolerance. A Jain Tirthankara is worshipped beside Daivas and Lord Manjunatha (Shiva). The priests are Vaishnavite Brahmins and the guardian of the temple a Heggade (Jain). To those who come here for justice, the Heggade dispenses judgements that are said to represent the will of the deities.

Shravanabelagola Jain Temple in Karnataka, Jainism Religion, India

Shravanabelagola (Kannada:ಶ್ರವಣಬೆಳಗೊಳ Śravaṇa Beḷagoḷa) is a city located near Channarayapatna of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 158 km from Bangalore, the capital of the state. The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali at Shravanabelagola is one of the most important tirthas (pilgrimage destinations) in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad. Chandragupta Maurya is said to have died here in 298 BCE after he became a Jain monk and assumed an ascetic life style. (Wikipedia)

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Bahubali Hill, Dharmasthala

Dharmasthala is famous for Sri Manjunatheshwara Temple and Bahubali monolithic statue of 39 feet height and weighing about 175 tonnes. This statue, located on Ratnagiri Betta, was brought to this location from Karkala in 1982. Founder of this Bahubali statue is Late D. Rathnavarma Heggade and Late Mathrushree D. Rathnamma Heggade. Sculptor of this statue is Late Renjala Gopalkrishna Shenoy, Karkala. Confluence of various religions is the evidence of the tolerance and spirit of oneness that is the quintessence of Dharmasthala.
The present head of Dharmasthala, Padmabhushan Dr.D. Veerendra Heggade, the 21st in succession to the Dharmadhikari Peetha, has launched several socio-economic programmes such as free mass weddings which were started in 1973.
Dharmasthala is also one among the few pilgrim centres in India which provides boarding and lodging to all the visiting devotees with a minimum cost.

Lord Chandranath (Jain) Temple in Dharmasthala

Chandranatha Temple is a prominent Jain temple in Dharmasthala. Dharmasthala is located on Western Ghat Mountains and is a pilgrim center for both Hindus and Jains. It is probably the most popular and most commonly visited pilgrim center in Karnataka. Apart from Chandranatha Temple, there are other Jain temples like Bahubali statue in Ratnagiri Bahubali Vihara.

Chandranath temple in Dharmasthala is about 1 km from the famous Manjunatha Temple. It is a simple temple but very attractive. The Idol of Lord Chandranatha inside the temple is very neatly carved and looks very attractive. My mom was accompanying us and she was very satisfied to visit so many temples in Dharmasthala.

Apart from Chandranath temple, there are many interesting points in Dharmasthala. About 20 thousand devotees take free lunch and dinner on every day in Dharmasthala. Though the main attraction is Manjunath temple there are other attractions like Manjusha Museum, Annappa Betta, Netravati river, Ratnagiri Bahubali Vihar, Annapoorna Dining hall, Mechanized kitchen and Sri Rama temple etc. which are shown in separate videos.

Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara)

Monolithic statue of Bhagwan Bahubali located in Shravanabelgola, Karnataka, India. It was built by Hoysala Senapati Chamundraya around 983AD.

Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara)

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Bahubali: Nude(Digambara) Sadhus Mahamastakabhisheka In Shravanabelagola

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Bahubali in different colors during Mahamastikabhishek.

Gomateshwara Temple

Situated in the Shravanabelagola town of Karnataka, Gomateshwara temple is dedicated to Lord Bahubali also known as Gomateshwara. Built in the 10th century it is one of the most important pilgrimage places for Jains. The statue inspires awe among people world over because of its unique structure. Standing at an enormous height of 58.8 ft the idol is carved out of a single granite rock. This monolithic structure stands at such a great height without any external support. The base of the Bahubali idol has got inscriptions written in three different languages – Marathi, Kannada and Tamil.

The most important event occurs in the temple after every 12 years. It is called Mahamastakabhishek and is a very important festival for Jains. In which Lord Bahubali is bathed and smeared with various things like saffron paste, sugarcane, turmeric, milk and vermillion and offered various precious stones and coins (like gold and silver).