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Shravanabelagola

Karnataka

A significant Jain pilgrim destination located in the Hassan district of Karnataka, known for its historical and spiritual importance, particularly for the Digambara sect.

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Nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, approximately 144 km away.

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No direct train connectivity; nearest major railway station is in Hassan, about 51 km away.

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Auto-rickshaws, private cars, and buses are available from Channarayapatna, which is 11 km away.

Historical Timeline

  • "• 298 BCE - Chandragupta Maurya died on Chandragiri hill after becoming a Jain monk. • 10th Century - Development of Shravanabelagola as a principal centre of Digambara Jainism. • 788 CE - Priest Akalanka from Shravanabelagola confuted Buddhists in public disputation at Kanchi."

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The Bahubali statue is one of the tallest monolithic statues in the world and is a key figure in Jain Universal History, symbolizing enlightenment and liberation.