About Dharmasthala Bahubali Statue
The Dharmasthala Bahubali Statue is a 39-foot monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara) located atop Ratnagiri Hill near Dharmasthala town in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Installed in 1973 and consecrated in 1982, it is carved from a single granite rock. The statue overlooks the Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple town and is an important Jain pilgrimage site and visitor attraction.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a climb of approximately 300 stone steps to the hilltop where the 39-foot standing statue of Lord Bahubali is installed in kayotsarga posture. The hilltop offers open views of Dharmasthala town, surrounding Western Ghats and temple complex. The site has a paved courtyard around the statue for circumambulation, prayer and photography, with a calm temple-like environment.
Key highlights
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39-foot monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali carved from single granite rock
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Located atop Ratnagiri Hill with panoramic views of Dharmasthala town
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Important Jain pilgrimage site near Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple
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Approximately 300 steps climb to the hilltop courtyard
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Consecrated statue installed in 1973 under Dharmadhikari D. Veerendra Heggade