Shravanabelagola Travel Guide

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Transportation  

Transportation of Palanquin

Transportation of Palanquin, Shravanabelagola

 bradbeaman Says:  If walking up and down 634 steep granite steps of Shravanabebelagola is too much for you then try the old fasion way using the palanquin to be carried up and down. You can expect to pay 150 rupees for the service and plus extra tips for the carriers. 

Local Customs  

Kalashabhishek

Kalashabhishek, Shravanabelagola

 bradbeaman Says:  This picture shows a pilgrim with kalash for performing Kalashabhishek Those who perform the Kalashabhishek have to follow a dress code wearing pure-brand new first wash preferably cotton - for gents: white dhoti-dupatta; for ladies: Kesaria (saffron color) or white sari. 

Digambara Jain Monks

Digambara Jain Monks, Shravanabelagola

 bradbeaman Says:  Digambara means Sky Clad or clothed with the atmosphere. Digambara Monks are the epitome of renunciation and wander naked in the forests of India. Dig means atmosphere or space, and ambar means clothes, so Digambara means `clothed with the atmosphere' or naked. The nudeness... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

hot steps

hot steps, Shravanabelagola

 bradbeaman Says:  The granite steps of Sharavanabelagola can get hot enough to burn your feet. You are not allowed to wear shoes but you can take your socks along in your pocket if you need to wear them or they will sell socks at the bottom before you go up. You must go up an hour or two... 

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climbing the steps

climbing the steps, Shravanabelagola

 mssthirdeye Says:  To climb the stairs, i suggest u not to climb in mid-day or in peak summer, since the stairs are not covered and its extremely hot, carry a bottle of water with u, if u have aged people take the help of carriers (palaquin) who will take u up for a small fee. The statue is... 

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Shravanabelagola

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 This is the 1025 five year old statue of Bahubali or Gommateshwara. Shravanabelagola located 90 miles outside of Bangalore in the Hassan district of Karnataka where there is the 58 feet tall statue... 

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SHRAVANABELAGOLA

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Shravanabelagola. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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SRAVANBELAGOLA A BEAUTIFUL LAND

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 nestled in beautiful countryside are historic sites which date back to atleast 2 centuries.the region between bangalore and hassan is not as densely inhabited as the bangalore mysore stretch. the... 

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Sharavanbelgola

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 Sharavanbelgola Located at 170 km from Bangalore is a famous pilgrimage place of Jains. 52 feet statue made of one stone of lord Bahubali Ji is the largest in the world. One has to climb app 600 steps... 

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