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Shravanabelagola

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Also known as: Shravana Belgola, Shravanabelgola
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Shravanabelagola, town, southern Karnataka state, southern India. It is situated in a hilly upland region, about 55 miles (90 km) north of Mysuru (Mysore).

Shravanabelagola contains notable examples of Mauryan architecture (from the Mauryan empire [c. 321–185 bce]). In addition to notable architecture, the town has a giant stone figure, believed to be 1,000 years old, of Bahubali (Gommateshvara), the Jain saint. Pop. (2001) 6,394; (2011) 6,485.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher.
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