Summit of Peace

Shravanabelagola, the Karnataka town with an ancient Jain tradition, is set to celebrate in February 2018 the 87th Mahamasthakabhisheka. The once-in-twelve-years anointment of the colossal idol of Lord Bahubali Gomateshwara at the summit of the Indragiri hills, is marked by extraordinary religious fervour and rich in spectacle. A special volume from The Hindu provides 360-degree coverage and background, presenting the event in the context of history, traditions and rituals.