After almost 5 years in Bangalore, did I manage to make a visit to Shravanabelagola on the way back from Chikmagalur.
This place figures in prominently in the religious circuit of Jains. Its known for a austere but mighty statue of one of the Jain gurus located on a hill-top which can be viewed from Kilometers away and is supposed to be awe-inspiring. Here's a click of the same.....
But makes me wonder in today's times of Internet, skyscrapers haven't the words 'Huge' taken a different meaning? I mean, yes I was awed that somebody caved this out centuries ago but in today's time is the size of the statue in itself(app 57 ft) awe-inspiring?? Maybe not.N ho! jus so you know, the approach to it is thru well-laid steps, but be prepared for the seemingly endless stretch of steps to reach the summit :)
Linking this to ABC Wednesday(M is for Monument)
Sounds like an interesting place!
ReplyDeleteIt is! Jus tht it dint live upto my expectations :)
DeleteABC Wednesday - takes us across the globe from the comfort of our armchair.
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Denise ABC Team
the luxury of tech!
Delete57 feet--an impressive statue!
ReplyDeleteM is for...
It is esp considering its built centuries ago!
DeleteMONUMENTAL locale
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
MOUNUMENTAL MONUMENT is more like it!
DeleteIndia is full of interesting monuments.
ReplyDeleteI guess its the old history!
DeleteHe's big like my Lumberjack last week....but this one has a lot more meaning, I'm sure and history.
ReplyDeleteMuch bigger huh :)
Delete57 feet is pretty huge!! And how many steps would this place have??
ReplyDelete500+ was the last i counted!
DeleteI dunno, I think he's kind of neat!
ReplyDeleteu bet he is!
DeleteThe statue plus the other sculptures are good too. I luv the place :)
ReplyDeleteIt indeed is beautiful, but I was expecting more aaw factor
DeleteWhat a bold statue!
ReplyDeleteManok... find out what it is
Rose, ABC Wednesday
lemme jump over n find out!
Delete57feet..oh my thats quite high! Must have been quite a walk up the steps!
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