Mahamastakabhisheka is one of the biggest and important festivals for Jain community, celebrated once every twelve years at Shravanabelagola city situated in Karnataka. It is primarily a head anointing (Abhishek) ceremony of 57 feet high monolithic idol of Lord Gomateshwara Bahubali, a revered Jain icon. He holds a very high regard among the Jain people as he was the first one to have attained salvation. The last ceremony was last held in February 2018 and the next abhishek is scheduled in 2030. On this day, the gigantic idol of the Lord is smeared with 1008 jal kalashas (pots) from devotees arriving from various parts of the world. The preparation for the festival starts from 18 days (approx.) in advance. On the day of the ceremony, the devotees begin to worship the Lord early morning. The 1008 vessels or pots are kept beneath the idol. The priests chanting divine hymns ask the devotees to carry the vessels, climb around 600 stairs to reach at the top of the statue. Upon reaching the top, the devotees then pour water on the idol. The chant of the holy mantras and trumpets certainly make the environment unforgettable.The statue is then smeared with the coconut water, milk, sugarcane juice, turmeric paste, sandalwood, rice flour and 52 types of flowers collected from various parts of the world. Precious stones, petals, gold and silver coins are offered as a mark of respect. The ceremony nearly takes 10 hours to complete. After the completion of the ceremony, the devotees walk down the stairs filled with a feeling of fulfillment and utmost devotion towards the Lord.