Purification rituals begin at Shravanabelagola

The purification and religious rituals, as part of Bahubali Mahamastakabhisheka began under the guidance of Jain seer Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami at Shravanabelagola on Friday.

The purification ritual was held at Chavundaraya Sabha Mantap in the town in the morning. Earlier, the Bahubali's idol was brought from the Basadi to the mantap, accompanied by traditional musical instruments and was placed in the silver pedestal.

Vardhamana Sagar Maharaj and other munis participated in the ritual. The venue was decorated with colourful rangolis and 12 grinding stones. Paddy, rice, rice flour, turmeric, turmeric powder, sandal, redsandal, cloves, cardamom, almonds, arecanuts and others were cleaned as part of the ritual.

Panchamrutha abhisheka was conducted at all the basadis at Nandi Mangala, Shravanabelagola town, Chandragiri and Vindhyagiri.