Preparations in final stages for 'Mahamastakabhisheka'

Preparations are on in full swing at Karkala in Udupi district for the 11-day grand 'Mahamastakabhisheka' of the 42-feet tall statue of Lord Bahubali beginning at the historical town tomorrow.
The monolith is located at the top of the hill 'Bahubali Betta,' a pilgrim centre for the Jain community. Karkala was the capital of Jain rulers of the Bhairva dynasty. The Bahubali statue was erected there by the Bhairava King Veera Pandya in 1432.
During the 'Mahamastakabhisheka' ceremony, sandalwood paste, paste made out of medicinal herbs and holy water would be poured on the statue, which could be witnessed by devotees.

The items would be poured out from 108 'kalashas' from tomorrow till January 27, from 504 'kalashas' on January 28 and 29 and from 1,008 'kalashas' on January 30, M N Rajasekhara, working president of the festival committee, said in a release here
The event is aimed at propagating the message of non-violence.
Thousands of devotees are expected to take part in the event.