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`Mahamastakabhisheka is a lifetime experience'

Staff Correspondent

Ondine Verges

SHRAVANABELAGOLA: French actress Ondine Verges, along with Vinanthi Sarkar, Director of Jain Enlightenment TV Series, attended the third day of Mahamastakabhisheka, atop Vindhyagiri on Friday.

Speaking to presspersons on Friday she said, "I am stunned to see this marvellous creation. I seem so little in front of world's tallest monolith. I am here to know more about Indian cultural and festival tradition. And, I am sure Mahamastakabhisheka will be a lifetime experience."

Ms. Verges has acted in number of French movies, documentaries and children's movies. She is known for her acting in the French movie Faux Amis. She is in Shravanabelgola to act in a television show for Reality TV. "The statue of Lord Bahubali propagates non-violence, peace and brotherhood,'' she said.

"This is my fourth visit to India, first to Shravanabelagola. I am sure, I will come back to this pilgrim town again,'' she added. Ms. Verges watched the rituals of Mahamastakabhisheka. She took blessing from Charukeerthi Munimaharaj.

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