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How can I go to shravanabelagola from Bangalore by train?
Bangalore to Shravanabelagola 4 trains running Today
- GOMTESHWARA EXP(16575) EC CC 2S. S M T W T F S. ₹ 75.0. 07:00 (YPR) 01h 56m.
- SUR HASAN EXP(11311) S M T W T F S. ₹ 95. 06:15 (YNK) 03h 07m. 09:22 (SBGA)
- INTERCITY EXP(22679) CC 2S. S M T W T F S. ₹ 85. 18:00 (YPR)
- KANNUR EXP(16511) S M T W T F S. ₹ 75.0. 21:30 (SBC) 02h 00m.
How much time it takes to climb Shravanabelagola?
There are around 700 steps to climb up, every bit being steep and some large steps too… It took only 25 mins to climb up & 10 mins to climb down, for me & my son. The wind on the steps and the experience atop the hill will be cherished for long!
How many steps are there in shravanabelagola?
700 steps
Shravanabelagola – the 700 steps!
Which is famous for shravanabelagola?
of Bahubali
One of the most-visited Jain pilgrimage spots in South India, Shravanabelagola is a popular weekend getaway from Bengaluru. It is famous for a massive 57-ft high statue of Bahubali, which is the world’s tallest monolithic stone statue carved out of a single granite block.
How can I reach Gomateshwara?
Bengaluru International airport is the closest international airport, which is 4.5 hour drive away from the town. This airport connects the state with many international and local destinations. The nearest railway station is located in Shravanabelagola.
Is shravanabelagola open now?
Timings: Shravanabelagola temple timings are 6.30 AM to 11.30 AM and 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM. At least half a day is recommended to explore the hills of Shravanabelagola.
How many steps does melkote Temple have?
You can also view a few lakes filled up at a distance. The view is amazing from here. A trip to Melkote is refreshing because of its serenity and natural beauty. Awesome old temple, we have to climeb almost 100 steps to the temple, but it is worth the climb, awesome view from the top.
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Who made bahubali statue?
Thimmanna Ajila built a 38-foot (12 m) colossus of Gommateshwara there in 1604 AD. The statue at Venur is the shortest of the three Gommateshwaras within 250 km (160 mi) around it.
Who built Bahubali statue in Shravanabelagola?
commander Chamundaraya
A monolithic statue of Bahubali referred to as “Gommateshvara” built by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander Chamundaraya is a 60 feet (18 m) monolith and is situated above a hill in Shravanabelagola, in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It was built in the 10th century AD.
What is the old name of Shravanabelagola?
Gomateshwara (Bahubali) Temple – Karnataka. At a distance of around 158 kms of Bengaluru and 83 kms of Mysore, there is a town situated in Karnataka known as the city of ponds and temples – Shravanabelagola.
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