Q. Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following? (UPSC Prelims 2009)
Answer: Bahubali
Notes: Mahamastakabhisheka is a significant Jain religious ceremony performed to anoint the head of a deity or Tirthankara. This grand ritual is specifically associated with Bahubali, a legendary figure in Jainism. The most famous Mahamastakabhisheka takes place at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, India, where a 57-foot monolithic statue of Bahubali is anointed every 12 years with milk, yogurt, ghee, sandalwood paste, and flowers. This event attracts thousands of pilgrims and celebrates spiritual enlightenment and liberation.