Statue of Lord BahubaliMost people come to Shravana Belagola to see the 1000-year-old giant statue of Lord Bahubali on top of Indragiri Hill. 18-metre high, this is the world's tallest monolithic statue.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Shravana Belagola
View from Indragiri HillShravana Belagola is a small town situated between Indragiri and Chandragiri Hills. It is named after the tank (pond) lying in the middle of the town. In Kannada, bel means white and kola means pond. This important Jain pilgrimmage centre is located 145km west of Bangalore.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Lost in translation
At the entrance of HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) airport there is a sign that reads "Beware of your belongings".
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Cricket
Cricket is the most popular sport in India. Indians are very passionate about it. There is even one TV channel that shows cricket matches 24/7! Yesterday, Team India has outplayed the world champions (Team Australia) and had their first tri-series win in Brisbane, Australia. Only a couple of days earlier, the Under-19 team has won the World Cup in Malaysia.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Bindu
Milan with binduBindu is a small dot worn by Hindus in the middle of the forehead or between the eyebrows at the point of the third eye. It is made of red powder (kunkuma), sandalpaste or clay. It is a sign that one is a Hindu. It is also a form of a blessing one receives from the priest in a Hindu temple. It represents the "third eye," or the "mind's eye," which sees things that the physical eyes can't see. Bindu in Sanskrit means "A drop; small particle; a dot." -- from www.experiencefestival.com/bindu
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