Ssravanabelagola karnataka - An
important Jain pilgrimage centre, Sravanbelagola is located in the Hassan
District of Karnataka. The exotic and peaceful town is tucked away between
two hills – Indragiri and Chandragiri. Devotees and pilgrims from
across the globe arrive here to visit the Jain pilgrimage centre and to see
the huge statue of the Jain saint Lord Gomateswara.
Sravanabelagola India - Tourist Attractions
» Statue of Lord Gomateswara : Sacred Lake and Hill
of Sravanabelagola and
The monolithic
statue of the Jain saint has remained an object of prayer for centuries. The
27-metre-tall statue stands on the Indragiri Hill. It is also considered to
be the tallest monolithic statue in the world.
» Belur & Halebid : Shravanbelagoa along with
Belur and Halebid forms an important tourist circuit. Here, you can be
witness to the stunning art and architecture of the great Hoysala empire.
The towns offer to see a number of ancient temples and places of worship.
» Mahamastakabhisheka :Sacred Lake and Hill of
Sravanabelagola are
a major attraction for
tourists, the grand ceremony is organised every 12 years. During the
festival, the 1000-year-old statue of Bahubali is embrocated with milk,
ghee, curd, saffron etc.
Sacred Lake and Hill of Sravanabelagola - Accommodation
The town offers a number of private budget hotels and tourist guest houses.
You can choose to stay in the PWD Guest houses that are available at
Sravanbelagola. For luxurious accommodation, you can stay at the hotels of
Bangalore.
