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One of the Most Extraordinary Acts of Devotion in the World

March 21st, 2008

I have just found this wonderful slide show of the Jain festival of

MAHAMASTAK ABHISHEKThe Grand Anointing Ceremony
 
This magnificent ceremony of the Jains takes place once every12 years, in Karnataka. To pay homage to Bahubali, an18-metre high statue of the saint is anointed with milk, sugarcane juice and herbal powders.

It is by award-winning photographer Karoki Lewis, on the BBC website. Have a look here!

One Response to “One of the Most Extraordinary Acts of Devotion in the World”

  1. Amazing – I hope people took the time to look through the slides … the visceral spectacle of all those substances poured over the massive statue, and the look of rapture and devotion on the people’s faces … thanks for sharing that, Philip.

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