Bhagawan Bahubali Idol is a famous huge structure that represents the Jain God, Swami Bahubali. He was the son of Adinatha, the first Jain Tirthankara and performed atonement to become the first Digambara monk to attain moksha. He performed the atonement in a standing posture in order to get rid of the sin of defeating his elder brother in all competitions from becoming the proprietor. His body was covered by the climber plants during his penance. At present, his idol is located on Vindhyagiri Hill and is visited by a lot of devotees.
It Is Known For:-
1) Bhagawan Bahubali Idol is the highest free-standing structure in Karnataka and has a height of 58 feet.
2) It is entirely constructed out of the white stone and was built by Chavundaraya, a minister and commander during the reign of Ganga dynasty.
3) This idol stands on the sacred Gommateshwara Hill, originally called Vindhyagiri. It is sculpted in a beautiful manner.
4) Mahamastakabhishekam is performed annually and countless Jain devotees participate in it
Best Time To Visit:-
Bhagawan Bahubali Idol is a huge crowd puller and never fails to draw the attention of the local, tourists, and Jain devotees. It can be visited during any time of the year.
Watch Out!
Try visiting this place during the ceremony of Mahamastakabhisheka. It is the annual ritual when the whole idol is washed with the panchamrita.
Reaching There:-
To reach Hassan district, one can choose from the roadways, railways, and airways. The district is well-connected to the state of Karnataka and its other cities. Commuting within the township is be done by hiring the local transit.
Nearest Railway Station:- Hassan Junction
Nearest Airport:- Mysore Airport
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