Help Preserve Gomateshwara Statue Shravanabelagola
As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Gomateshwara Statue Shravanabelagola belongs to all of us. Help preserve this irreplaceable treasure for future generations.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The historical narrative of Shravanabelagola extends far beyond the 10th-century commissioning of the Gomateshwara statue. Its foundational legend traces back to approximately 300 BCE, when Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, is believed to have renounced his throne and journeyed here with his Jain guru, Bhadrabahu. This pivotal event, culminating in Chandragupta's practice of *sallekhana* (fasting unto death), firmly established Shravanabelagola as a sacred site for Jainism, predating many other major religious centers in the Deccan and providing a unique link to one of ancient India's most formidable empires, shaping its early spiritual identity. Beyond this ancient legend, the site served as a crucial center for the Western Ganga Dynasty, whose patronage culminated in Chavundaraya's monumental creation. Later, the Hoysala rulers in the 12th century further enriched the complex, adding numerous temples and *mandapas* around the statue, signifying a continuous dynastic endorsement of Jainism in the region. The approximately 800 inscriptions found across the twin hills of Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri offer an unparalleled historical archive, detailing grants, royal lineages, and the lives of Jain ascetics, making Shravanabelagola an invaluable primary source for understanding South Indian history, particularly the socio-religious landscape of Karnataka from the early medieval period.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Western Ganga architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Jain architecture style, Rock-Cut architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel