Shravanabelagola – Overview The word Shravanabelagola means ‘ the white pond of Sravana ’ as ‘bel’ means white and ‘kola’ means pond in Kannada. There is a beautiful pond in the town, true to its name. Another legend is that the name was due to an old woman who poured the milk she had carried in a ‘gullakayi’ over the deity anointing him every day. The image of Lord Gomatheeswara being anointed with milk is a world-famous sight. Places To Stay In Shravanabelagola . Find your stay with easy booking and custom filters. Plan, compare and save on your stay with KAYAK. Great value with even greater savings. Compare prices & save money with Tripadvisor® (World's largest travel website). Detailed reviews and recent photos. Know what to expect before you book. Shravanabelagola , a world-renowned pilgrimage center in Hassan district — the cradle of Karnataka’s sculptural arts — is adorned with sacred Kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling trees). This holy site is sanctified by the presence of the final Shrutakevali (omniscient teacher) of Jainism, Acharya Shri Bhadrabahu Swami, and the Mauryan emperor Chandragupta, who attained samadhi here after renouncing worldly life. The hill of Chandragiri, thus sanctified by thousands of such sacrifices, was ...
