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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 [[ | 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 [[ | 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. | ||
The Gommateshwara statue is dedicated to the [[Jain]] figure [[Bahubali]]. It was built around 983 A.D. and is one of the largest free standing statues in the world.{{sfn|Zimmer|1953|p=212}} The construction of the statue was commissioned by the [[Western Ganga Dynasty|Ganga dynasty]] minister and commander, [[Chavundaraya]]. Neighboring areas have [[Jain temple]]s known as ''basadis'' and several images of the [[Tirthankara]]s. Chandragiri is dedicated to the Jain figure Bharat, the brother of Bahubali and the son of the first tirthankara Adinatha. | The Gommateshwara statue is dedicated to the [[Jain]] figure [[Bahubali]]. It was built around 983 A.D. and is one of the largest free standing statues in the world.{{sfn|Zimmer|1953|p=212}} The construction of the statue was commissioned by the [[Western Ganga Dynasty|Ganga dynasty]] minister and commander, [[Chavundaraya]]. Neighboring areas have [[Jain temple]]s known as ''basadis'' and several images of the [[Tirthankara]]s. Chandragiri is dedicated to the Jain figure Bharat, the brother of Bahubali and the son of the first tirthankara Adinatha. | ||