Shravanabelagola at a distance of 150 km from Bangalore is a prominent center for Jain art, architecture, religion and culture. About two thousand years ago, the Jain Acharya Bhagawan Bhadrabahu came here with his disciples. This town has got some historical references, which add to the importance of this place.
The town is located at an altitude of about 3350 feet above sea level. The town is wedged between two rocky hills: Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri. There are monuments of rare excellence and skill developed by Gangas and Hoysalas in these two sacred hills.
There is a tank in the midst of this town called "Belagola" meaning White Pond. The place is well-known for its scenic beauty as well as for its religious sanctity. More than 800 inscriptions have been found at Shravanabelagola, dating to various times from 600 to 1830.
Places of interest here are:
The town is well connected by road and rail network. It is just 13 km from Channarayapatna and 51 km from Hassan.
The town is located at an altitude of about 3350 feet above sea level. The town is wedged between two rocky hills: Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri. There are monuments of rare excellence and skill developed by Gangas and Hoysalas in these two sacred hills.
There is a tank in the midst of this town called "Belagola" meaning White Pond. The place is well-known for its scenic beauty as well as for its religious sanctity. More than 800 inscriptions have been found at Shravanabelagola, dating to various times from 600 to 1830.
Places of interest here are:
- Gommateshvara
- Monuments of Chandragiri
- Monuments of Indragiri
The town is well connected by road and rail network. It is just 13 km from Channarayapatna and 51 km from Hassan.
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ReplyDeleteThe magnificent statue of Gomateshwara here is a stunner!
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ReplyDeletenicely located :)
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ReplyDelete2,000 years ago! I just can't get over that, no matter how many times I visit your blog. This beautiful work so long ago. Do you know anything about the people who did the actual work?
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ReplyDeleteNice Scenery...
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What a lovely place.
ReplyDeleteThe Belagola is particularly beautiful. Interesting.....'bela' also means white in Serbian.
ReplyDeleteAwesome images all!
ReplyDeleteA town built upon boulders. The pond adds a tranquil effect.
ReplyDeleteThat is an imposing hill, it looks like a great place to visit.
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ReplyDeleteinformative post and beautiful pictures...
ReplyDeleteInteresting town and pretty flowers!
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, wonderful place full of beauty! I love the second one!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful highland town with a stunning pool.
ReplyDeleteExcellent captures and great views on the first two. Thanks for the info
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ReplyDeleteMust be hard to breath in such a height !
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ReplyDeleteThe water tank is so impressive from this point of view... Nice serie, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place and scenery...
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast between the pond and the rocky hillsides.
ReplyDeleteI must say to call these hills rocky is an understatement! Tom The Backroads Traveller
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A fascinating landscape!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pond and nice photos!
ReplyDeletePeace :)
I had visited this place few years back, found it peaceful but your pics made me realize so beautiful it is
ReplyDeleteFrom the whole landscape of the hills to the detailed views, this is an interesting compilation of pictures.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an amazing place. Great pictures :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful and historical !
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ReplyDeleteI visited this place recently,I enjoyed the trip
ReplyDeleteThis place is GREAT! We went there earlier this year and the climb was so worth it. The statue of Gomateshwara is awe-inspiring and the views from the hill were a treat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place.very beautiful !!
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