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About Shravanabelagola:
Shravanabelagola is a very important tourist Destinations in India and is reputed for the number of tourist attractions like the Gomateshwara Temple, which is a renowned tourist spot in India.
Places to see in Shravanabelagola:
The foot of the Vindhyagiri Hills is the residence of the 1000 year old statue of Lord Gomateshwara. It is considered to be the world's largest statue. It was constructed by Chamundaraya who was the general king under Gangaraya. The base of the statue has several inscriptions written in the Kanadian language.
More than 800 inscriptions relating to Shravanabelagola have been discovered in the same site. These inscriptions cite the history of the Gangas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysala and the Vijaynagar Empire. Shravanabelagola is the place where we can also come across the famous Bhattaraka Math. It belongs to the custom of the Monasteries. Every year a ceremony named the Mahamastakabhisheka is performed in Shravanabelagola.
Accommodation at Shravanabelagola:
At Shravanabelagola you shall find a very comfortable accommodation and a superb dining facility. It will be a memorable experience if you stay at this place. Shravanabelagola is a very fascinating Jain Pilgrim site and is located in the district of Hassan. Two hills are found here. They are the Chandragiri and the Vindhyagiri. Moreover, you can also find the Chandragupta Basadi in the same place.
How to Reach Shravanabelagola:
It has been dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya. National Highway 28 connects it with all the major cities. It is well linked by rail and road to the major ports and cities.
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India profile offers you the advantage of an online booking for the Tour to Shravanabelagola in South India.
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