Vindhyagiri

The huge monolithic statue of Lord Gommateshwara stands on Vindhyagiri. The steps lead through two decorative stone-arches and past the first small shrine and the arch. As one ascends, you have a panoramic view of the village below with its fine temples, sacred lake and lush green scenery.

Temple Routine

Vindhyagiri Hills Timings:-
6.00AM-to-6.00PM

Vadegal basadi

The temple which stands on a lofty terrace with a high flight of steps leading up […]

Chennanna Basadi

At some distance to the west-south-west of Chauvvisatirthankara basadi is a Donne or natural pond. This Donne is the […]

Choubis Tirthankara Basadi

The top of Vindyagiri (Indragiri) has a defensive wall of stone, inside which are most of the ancient structures. The first […]

Bharath-Bahubali Basadi

The Bharat-Bahubali statue's are the beautiful statue's located on the two sides of the Akhanda Bagilu.Both the statue's are nearly about 5' feet tall which were built in the 11th century[...]

Siddhara Basadi

Immediately to the right of the entrance leading into the outer enclosure around the Gommateshwara image is a small shrine, […]

Choubees Jinalaya(Suttalaya)

The Chamundraya built the first statue of Lord Bahubali on Mount Vindhyagiri. There were [...]

Jaruguppe Parshwanath Basadi

Brahmadeva temple is a small shrine at the foot of the hill near the begining of the ascent containing a […]

After Akhand Bagilu, by the flight of some steps one enters an open court. Here in the centre, there is a great door with an open portico. This is the door of the court in the centre of which stands a mighty Colossus of Lord Bahubali, 58.8 ft. height, hailed as one of the greatest wonders of the world which has made this tiny village of Shravanabelagola a place of pilgrimage not only for Indians but tourists world over.

The Jain Architecture of South India solely belongs to the Dravidian style of architecture. The Colossus represents Gommateshwara, younger brother of Bharata, who, according to Jain mythology was the first man to attain salvation in the current Avasarpini era even before his father Shri Vrishabhadeva. The huge image stands majestically in almost perfect state of preservation. Its height is 58.8 ft.

The Colossus, carved from a single granite block, depicts the Jain saint Gommateshwara (Bahubali in North India). Perched on Vindhyagiri Hill, its creation remains a mystery due to the steep ascent. The awe-inspiring monument, representing a tranquil Gommateshwara, evokes a sense of wonder and reverence, seemingly indifferent to the observer’s presence.

Other Monuments

Akhanda Bagilu

The entrance to the court of the colossal image is called Akhanda Dwara or Akhanda-Bagilu since a good part of…… Read More>>

Brahmadev Mantapa

The mantapa or pillared hall in front of Gommata is decorated with nine well-carved ceilings. …. Read more>>

Gullikayi Ajji

Directly to the west of Siddhara basadi and opposite to Gommata is a Brahmadeva pillar with a pavilion at the…..Read More>>

Siddhar Gundu

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Tyagada Stambha

Opposite to Gommata and outside the enclosure around Gommata is a very elegantly carved pillar known as the Tyagada Sthamba …. Read more>>

Boppanna Inscription

A traditional acount of Gommata is given in an inscription of poet Boppanna of circa 1180 A.D. and is repeated …..Read More>>

Shathamuni Cave

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Chamundaraya Paduke

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Wall Carvings

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