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.
Practical guide
Plan Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala
Typeheritage
Nearest baseDharmasthala
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseDharmasthala
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Place typeheritage
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.
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.
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.
Visiting
Bahubali Statue, Dharmasthala — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting there: Ratnagiri hill at Dharmasthala; short climb/drive from the temple
A Jain shrine enclosure — footwear off and dress modestly.
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.
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Visitor notes
- A revered statue enclosure — footwear off and dress modestly.
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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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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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