Dharma Authentication Day & Dharma Name Conferment Ceremony

Shravanabelagola is a renowned Jain pilgrimage site located in the Hassan district of Karnataka, India. It is famous for the Bahubali statue, a colossal monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali, an important figure in Jainism. Pilgrims and tourists visit Shravanabelagola to witness this ancient and impressive statue and to engage in religious and spiritual activities.

               In the context of Jainism, the concept of Dharma names is associated with the initiation or diksha ceremony. Diksha is a ritual of consecration that marks the initiation of a person into monkhood or nunhood in Jain tradition. During this ceremony, individuals take vows to renounce worldly attachments, practice asceticism, and follow the path of righteousness according to Jain principles.