Shravanabelagola (Hassan): The Mahamastakabhisheka for the statue of Gommateshwara in Shravanabelagola, held once in 12 years, will be conducted from February 7 to February 26, 2018. This will be the second Mahamastakabhisheka of the century. The first one was held in 2006.

Shravanabelagola seer Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami announced the dates at a meeting held here on Sunday. Jain seers, elected representatives and devotees were present in the meeting. The seer said that the rituals for the ceremony will begin on February 7 while the Mahamastakabhisheka will be performed on February 17. He said that cultural programmes will be held on all the 20 days of the mega event.

Hassan district in-charge Minister A Manju said that more than 30 lakh people were expected to take part in the event.

Credit: DHNS