BAHUBALI STATUE Shravanagelagola Located in the Hassan district of Karnataka The statue of Bahubali is considered to be the largest monolith...
BAHUBALI STATUE
Shravanagelagola
Located in the Hassan district of Karnataka
The statue of Bahubali is considered to be the largest monolithic stone statue in the world at 17.38 metre
Believed to have been made by chamundaraya in the 10th century AD
Chandragupta Maurya settled in this region, handing over the reins of his kingdom to his son
Religion and beauty seem to be inextricably intertwined in shravanabelagola and it’s hard to tell what you will find more breathtaking- its sun-kissed mountains, aqua green lakes, beautifully sculpted buildings or the giant statue of Bahubali.
This astoundingly quiet place, set between two stony hills Chandragiri and Indragiri, has been a Jaina religious center from the 3rd century AD. While Chandragiri functions as a center of art and learning, Indragiri is famous for the giant statue of Bahubali, a Jaina ruler who renounced his kingdom for the life of an ascetic after being overcome with guilt and sadness for having defeated his brother who had challenged his authority. It’s of great religious significance because Jains believe Bahubali was the first to attain moksha(freedom from cycle of birth and death) something that’s highly valued in the jaina tradition. The statue, simple and sublime, leaves visitors wonderstruck
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