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The '''Gommateshwara statue''' (ಗೊಮ್ಮಟೇಶ್ವರ) is the tallest monolithic statue in the world, carved out of a single block of granite. It is {{convert|57|ft|m|adj=on}} high [[monolithic architecture|monolithic]] and located on [[Vindhyagiri_Hill|Vindyagiri]] at [[Shravanbelagola]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is so tall that it can be seen from 30 km away. | The '''Gommateshwara statue''' (ಗೊಮ್ಮಟೇಶ್ವರ) is the tallest monolithic statue in the world, carved out of a single block of granite. It is {{convert|57|ft|m|adj=on}} high [[monolithic architecture|monolithic]] and located on [[Vindhyagiri_Hill|Vindyagiri]] at [[Shravanbelagola]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is so tall that it can be seen from 30 km away. | ||
It symbolizes Peace, Non violence, sacrifice worldly affairs, and simple living as followed by Jainism. | It symbolizes Peace, Non-violence, sacrifice worldly affairs, and simple living as followed by Jainism. | ||
Vindyagiri Hill is one of the two hills in Shravanabelagola; the other is [[Chandragiri_hill|Chandragiri]], which is also a seat of several ancient Jain centers, much older than Gommateshwara statue. | Vindyagiri Hill is one of the two hills in Shravanabelagola; the other is [[Chandragiri_hill|Chandragiri]], which is also a seat of several ancient Jain centers, much older than Gommateshwara statue. | ||
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== Iconography == | == Iconography == | ||
[[File:Shravanbelgola_Gomateshvara_head_and_torso.jpg|thumb|[[Mahamastakabhisheka]] at Shravanabelagola ]] | [[File:Shravanbelgola_Gomateshvara_head_and_torso.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Mahamastakabhisheka]] at Shravanabelagola ]] | ||
The statue depicts the prolonged meditation of ''Bahubali''. The motionless contemplation in [[kayotsarga]] (standing still) posture led to the growth of climbing vines around his legs.<ref>{{cite book|title=Risabha Deva - The Founder of Jainism|first=Champat Rai|last=Jain|publisher=K. Mitra, Indian Press|location=[[Allahabad]]|year=1929|url=https://archive.org/details/RisabhaDeva-TheFounderOfJainism|authorlink=Champat Rai Jain|p=[https://archive.org/details/RisabhaDeva-TheFounderOfJainism/page/n172 145]}}</ref> The image of Gommateshwara has curly hair ringlets and large ears. The eyes are open as if he is viewing the world with detachment. His facial features are perfectly chiseled with a faint touch of a smile at the corner of the lips that embodies a calm inner peace and vitality. His shoulders are broad, the arms stretch straight down and the figure has no support from the thigh upwards. | The statue depicts the prolonged meditation of ''Bahubali''. The motionless contemplation in [[kayotsarga]] (standing still) posture led to the growth of climbing vines around his legs.<ref>{{cite book|title=Risabha Deva - The Founder of Jainism|first=Champat Rai|last=Jain|publisher=K. Mitra, Indian Press|location=[[Allahabad]]|year=1929|url=https://archive.org/details/RisabhaDeva-TheFounderOfJainism|authorlink=Champat Rai Jain|p=[https://archive.org/details/RisabhaDeva-TheFounderOfJainism/page/n172 145]}}</ref> The image of Gommateshwara has curly hair ringlets and large ears. The eyes are open as if he is viewing the world with detachment. His facial features are perfectly chiseled with a faint touch of a smile at the corner of the lips that embodies a calm inner peace and vitality. His shoulders are broad, the arms stretch straight down and the figure has no support from the thigh upwards. | ||
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==''Mahamastakabhisheka''== | ==''Mahamastakabhisheka''== | ||
[[File:A spectacular overview of the tableau of Karnataka depicting Mahamastabhisheka of Lord Gommateshwara, passing through Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade-2005, in New Delhi on January 26, 2005.jpg|thumb|The tableau of Karnataka depicting Mahamastabhisheka of Lord Gommateshwara, passing through Rajpath during the [[Republic Day Parade]] in 2005|left]] | [[File:A spectacular overview of the tableau of Karnataka depicting Mahamastabhisheka of Lord Gommateshwara, passing through Rajpath during the Republic Day Parade-2005, in New Delhi on January 26, 2005.jpg|thumb|250px|The tableau of Karnataka depicting Mahamastabhisheka of Lord Gommateshwara, passing through Rajpath during the [[Republic Day Parade]] in 2005|left]] | ||
The event has been attended by multiple political personalities including [[Krishna-Rajendra Wodeyar]] in 1910, and [[Narendra Modi]] and [[Ramnath Kovind]] in 2018.<ref>{{citation |title=Bahubali Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav: Here is the history of the Jain festival PM Modi attended today |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/research/bahubali-mahamastakabhisheka-mahotsav-history-of-the-jain-festival-pm-narendra-modi-shravanabelagola-5070113/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=19 February 2018 }}</ref> | The event has been attended by multiple political personalities including [[Krishna-Rajendra Wodeyar]] in 1910, and [[Narendra Modi]] and [[Ramnath Kovind]] in 2018.<ref>{{citation |title=Bahubali Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav: Here is the history of the Jain festival PM Modi attended today |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/research/bahubali-mahamastakabhisheka-mahotsav-history-of-the-jain-festival-pm-narendra-modi-shravanabelagola-5070113/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=19 February 2018 }}</ref> | ||
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* {{cite book |last=Zimmer |first=Heinrich |authorlink=Heinrich Zimmer |title=Philosophies Of India |date=1953 |orig-year=April 1952 |editor-first=Joseph |editor-last=Campbell |editorlink=Joseph Campbell |publisher=[[Routledge]] & Kegan Paul Ltd |location=[[London]], E.C. 4 |url=https://archive.org/details/Philosophy.of.India.by.Heinrich.Zimmer |isbn=978-81-208-0739-6 }} | * {{cite book |last=Zimmer |first=Heinrich |authorlink=Heinrich Zimmer |title=Philosophies Of India |date=1953 |orig-year=April 1952 |editor-first=Joseph |editor-last=Campbell |editorlink=Joseph Campbell |publisher=[[Routledge]] & Kegan Paul Ltd |location=[[London]], E.C. 4 |url=https://archive.org/details/Philosophy.of.India.by.Heinrich.Zimmer |isbn=978-81-208-0739-6 }} | ||
* {{Cite news| url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/160218/2018-mahamastakabhisheka-bahubali-1000-year-legend-towers-on.html | publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]] | title=2018 Mahamastakabhisheka: Bahubali – 1,000 year legend towers on| date=16 February 2018 | ref={{SfnRef|Deccan Chronicle|2018 Mahamastakabhisheka}} }} | * {{Cite news| url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/viral-and-trending/160218/2018-mahamastakabhisheka-bahubali-1000-year-legend-towers-on.html | publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]] | title=2018 Mahamastakabhisheka: Bahubali – 1,000 year legend towers on| date=16 February 2018 | ref={{SfnRef|Deccan Chronicle|2018 Mahamastakabhisheka}} }} | ||
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