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MAHAMASTHAKABHISHEKHA TE 2006
The 30 day Mahamasthakabhishekha ceremony of the statue of Lord Bahubali happens in the sacred city of Shravanabelagola, Karnataka state, in India
once every 12 years. This tradition has stood since March 13, 981 A.D. and the next one has been confirmed as 22 January - 19 February 2006.
During this time 1000's of people will gather in the town to watch and take part as the monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali is worshiped with showers of water, paint, powder, flowers and rice with an abundance of accompanying festivities. Here is Jain Spirit's guide to the Mahamasthakabhishekha experience.
This year's Mahamasthakabhishekha event is being held under the holy blessings of Elacharya Sri Vidyanandji Muni Maharaj and in the holy presence of Acharya Sri Vardhamansagarji Muni Maharaj. The entire event will be held under the leadership of His Holiness Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Mahaswamiji, the pontiff of the Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt. - NITIN HP
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Lord Bahubali Gomateswara Shravanbelgola Hin Karnataka, India Photo: www.dinodia.com Jain Education International
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