Enthusiasm Leading Up to the Panchakalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav

Preparations:

• Firstly, let's recall the creation of the grand idol of Shri Bahubali Munindra and its installation on the sacred Mountain. After months of dedicated effort by Ashok Gudikarni, a recipient of the President's Medal, the highly expressive and beautiful idol of Bahubali Munishwar was crafted. It then made a 17-day journey from Karnataka on a massive trailer, allowing worship and praise by numerous devotees in various villages along the way. This journey ignited the devotion in the hearts of the followers and finally reached Songadh, the land of revered (Pu.) Gurudevshree.
• The announcement of the installation of the grand idol on top of the mountain with a huge crane, sent waves of excitement through the hearts of the devotees. The influx of visitors to Suvarnapuri increased significantly. On Jeth Sud 8, Vikram Samvat 2544, June 20, 2018, the idol of Bahubali Munindra was installed in the standing (Khadgasan) posture on top of the mountain. This 41-foot tall, 158-ton idol of Shri Bahubali Munindra was placed within a 170-ton steel frame and was elevated 50 feet on top of an artificial dome mountain using two strong cranes capable of lifting 650 tons and 300 tons, respectively.
• To successfully and systematically accomplish a grand and magnificent event like the Panchakalyanak, various committees were needed. Therefore, 12 months in advance, the trustees formed approximately 28 committees, involving more than 1,000 volunteers who swiftly took part in their formation..