Daily:January 19, 2026

There are events that announce themselves loudly, and then there are those that speak in silence. Mahamastakabhishek belongs to the latter. It is not merely a ritual; it is a pause in time—an invitation to slow down, observe, and reflect. Held at Shravanabelagola, this sacred ceremony centres around the colossal statue of Gommateshwara (Bahubali)—a figure standing bare, unmoving, eyes lowered, embodying complete renunciation. Once every twelve years, similar to the Maha-Kumbh, devotees gather to perform the abhishek, gently bathing the […]