Shri Kshetra Shravanabelagola

Mahamastakabhisheka

The world-renowned grand sacred Abhisheka ceremony of the 58-foot monolithic statue of Bhagwan Bahubali is performed once every 12 years at Vindhyagiri. Explore 2030 festival updates, galleries from the 2018 celebration, and historic milestones across centuries.

2030 Mahamastakabhisheka

Preparations for the 2030 Mahamastakabhisheka of Bhagwan Bahubali will unfold over the coming years. Official dates, ritual sequences, participation guidelines, accommodation availability, and volunteer opportunities will be published here as planning progresses.

Ceremonies & Seva

1008 Kalasha Abhisheka

Sacred ceremonial schedule, Kalasha booking procedures, and puja participation guidelines for devotees worldwide will be updated upon official announcement.

Pilgrim Guidance

Darshan & Special Queues

Scaffolding viewing arrangements, specialized access for elders and differently-abled pilgrims, and hill climbing support infrastructure on Vindhyagiri.

Township & Travel

Accommodation & Logistics

Temporary satellite townships, guesthouse allocations, transport connections via special trains and buses, and food distribution (Annadana) networks.

Volunteering

Sevadal Enrollment

Volunteer coordination for youth and devotees assisting in crowd management, medical camps, guide services, sanitation, and hospitality.

Official Notices

Watch this space for 2030 announcements.

Beware of unauthorized booking portals and fraudulent circulars. All verified schedules, booking links, and press releases will be issued exclusively through the official Shri Kshetra Shravanabelagola trust office.

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2018 Mahamastakabhisheka

Held in February 2018 under the divine guidance of His Holiness Swasti Sri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swamiji, the 2018 celebration witnessed millions of pilgrims, Jain Acharyas, monks, volunteers, and national leaders converge at Vindhyagiri for the sacred Abhisheka of Lord Gomateshwara.

Devotional gathering during the 2018 Mahamastakabhisheka festival

Ceremonial abhisheka with sacred herbal liquids and milk in 2018

Majestic view of Bhagwan Bahubali during the 2018 Mahamastakabhisheka

Pilgrims and dignitaries gathered on the Vindhyagiri scaffoldings in 2018

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar offering sacred kalasha abhisheka during the 2018 Mahamastakabhisheka

Inspection of the Mahamastakabhisheka scaffolding construction on Vindhyagiri

Review of scaffolding engineering blueprints with Swamiji atop Vindhyagiri

Historical

Historical Mahamastakabhisheka

The tradition of Mahamastakabhisheka has been celebrated continuously across centuries since the first consecration of Bhagwan Bahubali in 981 CE by Ganga dynasty commander Chavundaraya.

2006

First Mahamastakabhisheka of the 21st Century

Inaugurated by national leadership, featuring modern German scaffolding technology and international cultural seminars on Ahimsa and peace.

1993

Historic Mahamastakabhisheka Ceremony

Organized under the auspices of Sri Kshetra Shravanabelagola with participation of venerable Acharyas and international devotees.

1981

Millennium Celebration (1000th Consecration Anniversary)

Commemorating 1,000 years of the Gomateshwara statue with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi visiting to inaugurate the millennial celebrations.

981 CE

Prathishtha & First Mahamastakabhisheka

Consecrated by Chavundaraya and his mother Kalala Devi, marking the inception of the eternal 12-year festival cycle.