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Shravanabelagola Temple is situated atop a hillock at an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea levelat 30 km from the Hassan. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Shravanabelagola Temple is one of the chief pilgrim centres of Jains. It is located between two rocky hills and is famous for an 18 metres high monolith of Lord Gomateshwara atop Indragiri hill. Along with the monolith, there are several small images of Jain Tirthankaras, around the Gomateshwara sculpture. Mahamastakabhisheka festival, an elaborate ritual held once every 12 years, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. During the festival, the shrine is thronged by Jain devotees in large numbers. The statue can be reached by climbing 614 rock-cut steps.
Shravanabelagola Temple, Halebid
HistoryEdit
Shravanabelagola Temple is one of the chief pilgrim centres of Jains situated atop a hillock at an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level. The figure was erected during the reigns of the Ganga King, Rachamalla, by the sculptor Aristenemi during 981 AD.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
No
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : No
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Halebid is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Halebid by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.
Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.
Air : Halebid does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the Halebid. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
