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Gommateshwara Statue

A 17-metre monolith of Bahubali, carved around 981 CE, standing naked atop a granite hill.

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Price
Free
Time Needed
2 hours
Best Time
Early morning, before the rock gets hot
Address
Vindhyagiri Hill, Shravanabelagola, Hassan, Karnataka 573135Directions
Getting There
A climb of about 600 rock-cut steps, or palanquins.

Why Go

Vines climb his limbs, as he's meant to have stood so long in meditation. Every 12 years, thousands pour milk, saffron and turmeric over him at the Mahamastakabhisheka.

Tips

  • Shoes must come off at the foot of the steps, so go early to keep your feet cool.

Nearby

Bhandari Basadi8 min walkKalyani Pond8 min walkJain Math8 min walkAkkana Basadi12 min walk

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