Gommateshwara statue, Monumental stone statue in Karkala, India
The Gommateshwara statue stands 42 feet tall, carved from a single granite block weighing 80 tons, positioned on a 5-foot pedestal within a cloistered enclosure.
King Veera Pandya Bhairarasa Wodeyar commissioned the construction of this monumental statue in 1432, with sculptor Kalkuda creating the remarkable granite masterwork.
The Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony occurs every 12 years, when devotees bathe the statue with milk, water, saffron paste, and decorate it with traditional powders.
The statue rises 300 feet above sea level and requires visitors to climb several steps, with the site remaining open throughout regular daytime hours.
Following the completion of this statue, the ruler prevented sculptor Kalkuda from creating similar works by severing his left arm and right leg.
Location: Udupi district
Height: 13 m
GPS coordinates: 13.20378,75.00556
Latest update: May 18, 2025 01:13
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