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Madhya Pradesh, an offbeat multispecialty destination of first choice offers deep spiritual and religious tourism authentic experiences. Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh state is home to the well-known Jain pilgrimage site called Bawangaza or Siddha Kshetra Chulgiri. The site is well known for the 84-feet tall Khargasana statue of Lord Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankara, which is one of the tallest megalithic monuments in the world. Brown stone idol of Lord Adinath placed in Kayotsarga posture. The sculpture and artwork of this statue is one of a kind. The face of the idol is a flawless representation of every emotion including joy, compassion and detachment. Only a mountain worth of stone was cut to make the idol of Lord Adinath.
Twelve temples are located on top of the hill and another eighteen are located at the base of the hill, near the highest monument. At the top of the hill is Chulgiri Temple, also known as Siddha Bhoomi. Interestingly, this place is revered as a holy place because three Jain scholars experienced self-realization through divine meditation. The idols of Lord Pushpadanta are visible on each of the four sides of the pillar supporting the idol of Lord Adinath. One of the major celebrations held at this holy place is the Mahamastakabhisheka. This festival, which is held once every twelve years in January, is a major attraction for tourists and pilgrims at this place, attracting thousands of visitors every year.
Babangaza has a deep historical legacy that dates back to the Ramayana. It served as a place of meditation and nirvana for Ravana's son Meghnath and Ravana's younger brother Kumbhakaran. About eleven temples are believed to have been built in the fifteenth century atop the hills of the Satpura range. This area is surrounded by green foliage and has stunning views. It is located in the Satpura range. There are natural habitats like the temple arena and natural waterfalls. The primary attraction for tourists at this location is the sunset and sunrise view from the hilltop. Besides the world's tallest statue of Lord Adinath, there are many other historical temples that attract a large number of tourists.
Located in the Satpura Mountains of the state's Barwani district, this holy place is open to visitors throughout the year. However, October to April is the ideal time to visit this location if you want to see scenic views and green hills during a spiritual journey. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is making its dynamic efforts to develop these pilgrimage sites.
The nearest railway station from this place is Indore which is 150 km away, one can travel by car from the railway station to visit this place, and therefore the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport which is 154 km away from Barwani.
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