Mahamasthakabhisheka
This magnificent ceremony of the Jains takes place once every 12 years, in Karnataka.
To pay homage to Bahubali, an 18-metre high statue of the saint is anointed with
milk, sugarcane juice and herbal powders.
Mahavira Jayanti
This Jain festival is celebrated on the first day of Bhadrapad. There is a grand
cradle procession, with great rejoicing to commemorate the birth of Mahavira,
the last Tirthankara.
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