Gommateshwara statue, Monolithic statue in Shravanabelagola, India.
The granite Gommateshwara statue stands 57 feet tall on Vindhyagiri Hill, displaying the meditation posture of Bahubali with detailed carvings from head to toe.
Minister Chavundaraya of the Western Ganga Dynasty commissioned this monumental statue in 983 CE, establishing it as the tallest free-standing statue in India until 2016.
The statue embodies Jain principles through its design, with climbing vines around the legs and anthills at the base representing complete detachment from worldly desires.
Visitors need to climb 620 steps to reach the statue, with the site opening daily from sunrise to sunset and requiring removal of shoes before entering.
Every twelve years, the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony involves bathing the statue with water, milk, saffron, and flower petals from specialized scaffolding platforms.
Location: Shravanabelagola
Inception: 983
Height: 17.9 m
GPS coordinates: 12.85389,76.48472
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:59
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