Bahubali, Dharmasthala

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India/Karnataka /Dakshina Kannada /Dharmasthala

Bahubali is situated on the top of the Ratnagiri Hill at a kilometre from the bus stand on the west and a kilometre from the Manjunatha temple from east, Dharmasthala, Karnataka, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bahubali is a shrine around 39-foot high, and respected as a figure of sacrifice and selflessness, by Jains. Bahubali and his elder brother Bharatha, were both prince, who contested against each other in a war to gain supremacy. When Bahubali won the battle, he spared his brother’s life but realised the pointlessness of a killing and war in order to gain power. He gave up his kingdom to Bharatha and joined the Digambara Jain sect. From then on Bahubali followed the way to atonement by standing unclothed until he achieved enlightenment. Even the shrine of Bahubali is depicted in this posture. By climbing steps of the hill for about 20 minutes or by road, this shrine can be reached. The best time for the tourists to visit this temple is in the morning to get away from humidity and sunny weather. On top of the hill, there are shelters and drinking water facilities being arranged for travellers.

Bahubali, Dharmasthala

HistoryEdit

Bahubali is shrine around 39-foot high, was sculpted in 1973 by Renjala Gopalkrishna Shenoi and positioned inside the temple in February 1982 by Veerendra Heggade. The statue was placed inside the temple by Veerendra Heggade.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

8.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

March to June.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Travellers can hire taxis and cabs to reach Dharmasthala from Airport & Railway Station.

Bus : Tourists can travel by KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses to reach Dharmasthala from all over the state. Private buses or by their own vehicles to reach Dharmasthala.

Train : Mangalore Railway Station is the nearest railway junction to Dharmasthala, situated at a distance of about 74 km. The railway station is well connected to all the major cities and towns in India. Travellers can hire taxis and cabs or take buses to reach Dharmasthala from here.Nearest Railway Station to Dharmasthala is Mangalore junction.

Air : Mangalore Airport serves as the nearest domestic and international airport for tourists coming to Dharmasthala. Earlier known as the Bajpe Airport, it is situated at a distance of about 65 km from Dharmasthala. Travellers can hire taxis and cabs or take buses to reach Dharmasthala from here.

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