BALAKRISHNA OF UDIPI

This colossal Gomateswara statue facing the North arrests the attention of the beholders by its majesty, serenity and dignity exuding from every one of its three dimensional august shape. The Saravana tank below the hill is equally famous and is held in high esteem by the Jains. Though a reputed lain pilgrimate centre, it is equally drawing other religions all through the year. Among the festivals celebrated here, the Maha Mastakabhishek - head anointing ceremony takes precedence over others. And it is performed once in 12 years with enthusiasm and zeal that consume millions of rupees. The milk, honey, sandal water, gold and silver coins poured over its head alone cross some lakhs in worth. As the occasion is considered very holy, leading Jains living all over the globe throng this little town and make it heaven. A grand occasion, when festivity and religiosity reach the zenith.

It lies near Holenarsipur in Hassan district of Karnataka on the way to Belur from Bangalore and is about 100 Km. from Belur.

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