This week I want to take you through two stunning locations, one that most would have known and read about the other which is a replica of the original but is not as well known.
I had the opportunity to visit the replica first and at a time when the rain gods would spare none. It was pouring, blindingly lashing and mighty slippery. Still, whats life without a few thrills and some challenge.
The place of the replica of Bahubali is Karkala, about 60 odd km from Udipi. The idol is taller than Shravanabelagula except that it is mounted on a pedestal. The view is all consuming and to watch water slide over the idol is indescribable. I could only use the camera phone limitedly as the rains would not allow me stand still.
This is Karkala.
Watch this slide show.
And this is Shravanabelagola!!
Located about 45 mins from Hassan and the original place of Bahubali. Stunning and overpowering are two words which come to my mind when standing there. The attention to detail on the sculpting is noteworthy .. So real, so humanlike .
And taller than Karkala idol (without the pedestal by about 6 ft)
Let me know how u liked it. Pl do share with your friends and contacts. If not these pics, at least the idea of exploring our own country.
Happy watching..
I had the opportunity to visit the replica first and at a time when the rain gods would spare none. It was pouring, blindingly lashing and mighty slippery. Still, whats life without a few thrills and some challenge.
The place of the replica of Bahubali is Karkala, about 60 odd km from Udipi. The idol is taller than Shravanabelagula except that it is mounted on a pedestal. The view is all consuming and to watch water slide over the idol is indescribable. I could only use the camera phone limitedly as the rains would not allow me stand still.
This is Karkala.
Watch this slide show.
And this is Shravanabelagola!!
Located about 45 mins from Hassan and the original place of Bahubali. Stunning and overpowering are two words which come to my mind when standing there. The attention to detail on the sculpting is noteworthy .. So real, so humanlike .
And taller than Karkala idol (without the pedestal by about 6 ft)
Let me know how u liked it. Pl do share with your friends and contacts. If not these pics, at least the idea of exploring our own country.
Happy watching..
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