This statue was built in 1432 CE by King Vir Pandya of Kalasa-Karkala dynasty. There are about 500 steps to climb to reach this temple. The monolithic statue of Bahubali, well known as Gomateshwara, it measures 42 feet in height. This is the second-largest monolith of Gomateshwara. Some stone images of various Jain Tirthankaras are placed behind the main statue. Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony is held every 12 years; the statue is bathed and anointed with milk, water, saffron, etc.
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