Shravanabelagola Temple, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Shravanabelagola Jain Temple – Guide

The Gomateshwara Temple, also known as the Bahubali Temple or Shravanabelagola Temple, is located in the pilgrimage centre of Shravanabelagola in the Indian state of Karnataka. This famous temple is built on the top of Vindhyagiri hill at an altitude of 3347 ft in Shravanabelagola which is mainly famous for 17 meter high Lord Bahubali statue also known as Gomateshwara statue. A festival called “Mahamastakabhisheka” is celebrated here once in every 12 years, during which the idol is bathed with milk, saffron, ghee and curd.

History of this Temple

The history of Shravanabelagola Temple is according to the inscriptions found in the temple and historians, it is believed that Gomateshwar temple was built between 982 and 983 AD. According to Jain texts, Bahubali or Gomateshwara Jain was the second son of the first Tirthankara Rishabhdev or Adinatha.

Bahubali was born in Ayodhya during the time of Ikshvaku kingdom. It is said that Adinath had a total of 100 sons. When Rishabhdev left his kingdom, there was a fight for the kingdom between his two sons – Bharata and Bahubali. Although Bahubali defeated Bharata in battle, he was not happy because of the sourness between him and his brother. He decided to give his kingdom to Bharata and went to attain Kevala Jnana.

Best time to visit Shravanabelagola Temple

The Mahamastakabhisheka festival is the major festival or attraction of the Gomateshwara Temple which is celebrated every 12 years. This festival is celebrated with great pomp in the Gomateshwar temple. In this festival, the idol of Gomateshwar is bathed with milk, saffron, ghee and curd. The next Mahamastakabhisheka festival is expected to be held in the year 2030.

Shravanabelagola Temple Timings

Shravanabelagola Temple opens from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning and from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 5:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Bhandaribasadi

This place is located at a distance of about few kms from this temple.

Jain Math

This is the famous jain maths of this place. This jain math is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

Akkanbasadi Temple

Akkanbasadi Temple is the temple of the elder sister of basadi. This is the jain temple in this place. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Shravanabelagola temple.

Chandragiri Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Shravanabelagola temple.

Kalamma Temple

This temple is dedicated to goddess kali. This temple is also located at a distance of about few kms away from this Shravanabelagola temple.

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How to reach Shravanabelagola Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Shravanabelagola Temple is Mysore Airport which is at a distance of 97 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Shravanabelagola Temple is Hasan junction railway station which is at a distance of 45 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Shravanabelagola is well connected by roads to all major cities of Karnataka. Along with this, regular buses are also operated for Shravanabelagola from which one can easily reach Gomateshwara statue.

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