Gullakayajji and the story of A Cup of Milk!!!

Facing the majestic idol of Bahubali on the Vindhyagiri hill is this black stone idol of an old lady, Gullakayajji. A small temple dedicated to a lady with a cup in her hand. Its been standing here ever since the majestic idol of Bahubali was carved.

 After the completion of the carving of the Bahubali idol, Chamundaraya arranged for the first Mahamastakabhisheka, the grand celebration. People gathered in thousands to have a glimpse of the idol which everyone was speaking about. An idol which was one of the best of its times. Chamundaraya had no limits to his pride, of getting the idol carved. Vessels of milk were carried up the hill to perform the ritual. The ceremony started and the milk was poured on the idol vessel after vessel. To everyone's surprise, the milk never reached the foot of the idol, it flowed down the head, face, chest and disappeared as a miracle before reaching the foot. More milk was poured to wet the idol, but everything went vain. Nobody could trace what the reason was. An old lady carried a cup of milk and wished to offer the blessing of the lord by pouring the milk on the idol. People laughed at her, but later allowed. To the surprise of everyone, a cup of milk poured by the old lady gushed from the idol's head like a stream past the feet and flowed down the hill to form the pond of milk at the foot of the Vindhyagiri Hill. So did the temple town get its name Belagola or Bili Kola meaning white pond or milky pond in Kannada. This incident broke Chamundaraya's pride, his pride of getting one of the biggest and beautiful idols carved. He immediately bowed down to the idol and asked for his forgiveness, the Mastakabhisheka was done with devotion. 

The pond at the foot hill, which gives the name to this place Belagola

The idol of the lady was carved just in front of Bahubali idol. 

Check our the complete Mahamasthakabhisheka Series here.

Himalaya Herbals enters Guinness Book of World Records

Date: 29 November, 2014

Venue: Jashoda Rang Mandir Grounds, Near NMIMS, Vile Parle, Mumbai

Website: http://www.himalayaherbals.com

Its a proud moment for anybody to be part of a Guinness Book of World Records, event. As part of Media, few of we bloggers were invited by Himalaya Herbals, when they set a record for conducting the maximum number of facials.

Beauty expert, Veena Desai moderating the event

I reached Jashoda Rang Mandir in Vile Parle by 11:45, registered at the media registration counter and entered the venue. The podium was all set in bright greens, with Himalaya logo and the Himalaya Pure Skin Neem Facial kit at the backdrop and huge cut-outs of Himalaya Facial kit(Purifying Neem Face Wash, Neem Scrub and Neem Pack). And 286 students from various colleges of Mumbai were in salon chairs, getting a complete facial - starting with cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine followed by a Purifying Neem facial, done by 286 professional beauty experts from Mumbai.

286 college students getting facial done simultaneously

Beauty Expert, Veena Desai on the podium moderated the activity and interacted with the audience explaining the step-by-step facial routine. She also shared interesting tips on skin care and demonstrated the process of cleaning, toning and moisturizing.

Bollywood Actress Shraddha Kapoor and Mr. Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Business Head - Consumer Products Division, The Himalaya Drug Company, with the Certificate of Guinness Book of World Records

The record of 286 facials was certified at Shri Rang Mandir Grounds by Guinness Adjudicator, Ms. Fortuna Burke. On the occasion, Mr. Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Business Head - Consumer Products Division, The Himalaya Drug Company shared, it was proud moment for Himalaya to be recognized by Guinness Book of Records, and it was their responsibility as a leading brand to create awareness for healthy skin and help young girls and boys address common skin problems.

Then was the moment, everybody in the gathering were eagerly waiting for. Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, made her entry, congratulated the brand for the achievement and interacted with students and guests. 

As part of media, we had lunch and were given a goodies bag of Himalaya Herbals winter regimen products and Pure Neem Facial kit. 

About Himalaya Pure Neem Facial Kit: 

 

Pack Contents:

• Purifying Neem Face Wash 50ml
• Purifying Neem Scrub 50g
• Purifying Neem Pack 50g

Actual Price Rs. 195/- Sale Price Rs. 175/-

Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash, is a soap free herbal formulation that gently removes impurities and prevents pimples. Neem, well-known for its antibacterial properties, kills problem-causing bacteria and turmeric effectively controls acne and pimples. 

Himalaya Purifying Neem Scrub, works with a dual exfoliation and purifying action. Neem, well-known for its purifying and antibacterial properties, kills problem causing bacteria, combined with exfoliating Apricot granules, it gently scrubs away blackheads, dead skin cells and embedded impurities, leaving skin soft, clear, refreshed and problem free.

Himalaya Purifying Neem Pack, helps regulate excess oil secretion, cleans clogged pores and prevents the recurrence of pimples. Neem, well-known for its purifying and antibacterial properties, helps in controlling acne and pimples and their recurrence. Combined with Turmeric, it helps remove acne causing bacteria. Fuller's Earth(Multani Mitti) cools and soothes the skin, improving skin texture and leaving with clear, problem-free skin.