Sravana Belgola / Shravanabelagola (Karnataka; India);(most important pilgrimage destination in Jainism);Indragiri Hill;cult image of Bahubali (also Gommateshvara; son of Rishabha (Adinatha); the founder of Jainism; monolithic colossal statue; donated 981 by Chamundaraya;height 17.5m).During the Mahamastakabhisheka festival (Jain festival held every 12 years. The statue is anointed with libations and offerings; poured from a scaffolding specially built for the event): pilgrims at the feet of the statue during the ceremony.Photo; December 1993.