What to expect
Highlights
- The ~39-foot monolithic Bahubali statue.
- Hilltop views over Dharmasthala.
- The periodic Mastakabhisheka anointing.
Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala
On Ratnagiri hill above the Dharmasthala temple stands a ~39-foot (about 12 m) monolithic granite statue of the Jain saint Bahubali (Gommateshwara), carved from a single block and installed in 1973.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseDharmasthala
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Shown in the standing meditation pose like the older colossi at Shravanabelagola and Karkala, it is anointed at the periodic Mastakabhisheka ceremony and is a short walk or drive up from the temple town.
Getting there
How to visit
- On Ratnagiri hill at Dharmasthala, a short climb or drive from the Manjunatha temple.
- A Jain shrine — remove footwear in the enclosure and dress modestly; combine it with the temple visit.
Distance by road
- Udupi60 km
- Kasaragod50 km
- Madikeri (Coorg)135 km
- Mysuru250 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Dakshina Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; combine with the Dharmasthala temple.
Weather in Bahubali Statue, DharmasthalaSeasonal guide
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Today at Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala
Sunrise6:18 am
Sunset6:39 pm
Golden hour best light5:39 pm–6:39 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:39 pm–7:04 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 62%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A revered statue enclosure — footwear off and dress modestly.
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Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala
Ratnagiri hill at Dharmasthala; short climb/drive from the temple
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala?
October to February; combine with the Dharmasthala temple.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala?
On Ratnagiri hill at Dharmasthala, a short climb or drive from the Manjunatha temple. A Jain shrine — remove footwear in the enclosure and dress modestly; combine it with the temple visit.
How much time do I need for Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala?
Nearby you can pair Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple (540 m), Kukke Subramanya Temple (41.3 km), Pilikula Nisarga Dhama (55.5 km), Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple (56.0 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Abdulla Al Muhairi from Abu Dhabi, UAE, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). Wikimedia Commons.