Friday, May 9, 2008

India : Karnataka : Belur, Halebid and Hassan : Festival and Shopping - 7

Guys, following are the Festivals of Belur, Halebid and Hassan. Just take a look on following information.

Hoysala Mahotsava :

The dance festival held at Belur and Halebid is a magnificent event. The splendid Hoysala temples with their sculpture extravaganza make the perfect venue for this culture feast.

The annual car festival at the Chennakeshava temple takes place in March/April.

The Mahamastakaabhisheka ceremony of the Bahubali statue takes place at Sharavanabelagola once in 12 years when the planets are in a particular trajectory. The priests scale up a giant scaffolding and pour hundreds of pots containing sacred water, ghee, milk, jewels, gold and silver coins.

Shopping :

Belur and Halebid have no major shopping attractions. Small momentos of stone carvings can be purchased near most tourist destinations.

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