Jaina Tradition Of The Deccan: Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri, Karkala

Written By Julia A. B. Hegewald, With The Evocative Photography Of Surendra Kumar, Jaina Tradition Of The Deccan: Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri, Karkala Blends Clear Scholarship With Vivid, Approachable Prose. It Guides You Through The Granite Hills, The Towering Gommateshvara Monolith, And The Basadis That House Myriad Tirthankaras, Offering Context About Religious Customs, Historical Periods, And Regional Styles. The Narrative Also Invites You To Imagine The Mahamastak Abhisheka Festival, A Landmark Celebration That Gathers Jain Devotees From Diverse Backgrounds Once Every Twelve Years, Transforming Shravanabelagola Into A Living Pilgrimage Site. In Addition To Exterior Monuments, The Volume Highlights The Jaina Art Collections And The Murals Inside The Maths At Shravanabelagola And Mudabidri, Revealing Artistry That Speaks To Faith And Devotion.

• In-Depth Profiles Of Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri, And Karkala, Including The Iconic Gommateshvara Image
• Coverage Of The Mahamastak Abhisheka Festival And Its Living Tradition
• Insights Into Basadis, Tirthankara Statues, And Regional Architectural Styles
• Artistic Highlights, Including Jaina Murals And Metalwork Collections
• Clear Explanations Of Key Jain Beliefs, Rituals, And Historical Context
• Stunning Photography By Surendra Kumar Paired With Scholarly Narrative By Hegewald
• A User-Friendly Design That Works As Both A Field Guide And A Classroom Reference

After Turning The Last Page, Readers Will Carry A Deeper Understanding Of Jain Heritage In The Deccan, A Newfound Appreciation For Sacred Art, And A Sense Of Connection To A Living Spiritual Tradition. In Jaina Tradition Of The Deccan: Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri, Karkala, The Journey Offers Lasting Insight And Inspiration For Pilgrims, Students, And Curious Minds Alike.