Jaina tradition of the deccan / Julia A. B. Hegewald shravanabelagola, mudabidri, karkala

By:

Hegewald, Julia A. B

Contributor(s):

Surendra Kumar

Language: English Publication details: Jaico 2021 Bangalore Description: 128 p. ill. 20 cmISBN:

9789390166923

Subject(s):

Jaina temples; Sravana Belgola (India); Jaina pilgrims and pilgrimages

DDC classification:

294.4 HEG

Summary: The awe-inspiring gommateshvara image at the summit of vindhyagiri above the town of shravanabelagola in Karnataka is the largest Figural monolithic in India. Dating back to the 10th century, it is today the most popular pilgrimage destination for Jainism in southern India, especially during the mahamastak abhisheka festival held here every twelve years. Smaller versions of the gommateshvara statue belonging to later times are also seen at karkala and venur.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 3RD FLOOR, B WING	294.4 HEG (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	678901
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 3RD FLOOR, B WING	294.4 HEG (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	678902

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The awe-inspiring gommateshvara image at the summit of vindhyagiri above the town of shravanabelagola in Karnataka is the largest Figural monolithic in India. Dating back to the 10th century, it is today the most popular pilgrimage destination for Jainism in southern India, especially during the mahamastak abhisheka festival held here every twelve years. Smaller versions of the gommateshvara statue belonging to later times are also seen at karkala and venur.

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