Who was Bahubali in Jain tradition?

He was the son of the first Tirthankara who attained Kevala Jnana after years of motionless meditation, during which vines grew around his legs.

Jain Festivals and Architecture

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?

Mahamastakabhisheka is a grand Jain festival held every 12 years at Shravanabelagola. It is dedicated to the anointing of the massive statue of Lord Bahubali.

Exam Year

2009

Evidence Source

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ID: HIS_PHI_2009_25 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania