I have just found this wonderful slide show of the Jain festival of
| MAHAMASTAK ABHISHEK – The 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!
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.
By: paulmilne on March 23, 2008
at 8:33 pm