Gommateshwara Statue, Karkala
ಕಾರ್ಕಳ ಗೊಮ್ಮಟೇಶ್ವರ
A Jain Bahubali statue carved in 1432 from a single granite outcrop atop a hill, standing about 13 meters tall and the second tallest such monolith in India.
The Bahubali (Gommateshwara) statue in Karkala stands on a hilltop and is carved from a single block of granite. It stands about 12.8 meters tall, was completed in 1432, and is the second tallest statue of its kind in India after Shravanabelagola. The figure depicts the Jain ascetic Bahubali, naked and surrounded by climbing vines. About 200 stone steps lead to the summit, where barefoot visitors can take in views of the town and the four-faced Jain temple across the way. Admission is free. The statue is about 38 km from Udupi.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Chaturmukha Basadi, Karkala
- Saavira Kambada Basadi (Thousand Pillar Temple)
- Padubidri Blue Flag Beach
- Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village
- Kaup Beach Lighthouse
- Manipal End Point
- Anantheshwara & Chandramouleshwara Temples
- Udupi Sri Krishna Matha