A towering monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali, a Jain tirthankara, situated in Karkala, Karnataka. It's one of the tallest and most revered Jain statues in India.
Currency
INR (₹)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Kannada · English · Hindi
Coordinates
13.329°, 75.059°
Key facts
1The statue is 42 feet (13 meters) tall and is carved out of a single block of granite
2It's one of the tallest and most revered Jain statues in India
3The statue is a major pilgrimage center for Jains and is also a popular tourist attraction
Timeline
1432: The statue was installed by the Acharya of the Jain Mutt, Vidyadheesha Teertha
1918: The statue was renovated and a mantapa (platform) was built around it
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Karkala experiences brief but heavy showers, especially during monsoon.