About Gommatagiri Jain Temple
Gommatagiri Jain Temple is a Digambara Jain pilgrimage site atop a 50-meter granite hillock near Mysuru, Karnataka, about 20 km from Mysore city. It is known for its 20-foot monolithic statue of Bahubali (Gommateshwara) dated to the 12th century, considered around 700 years old. The hilltop shrine, accessed by about 200 stone steps, offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is an important Jain religious site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short climb of approximately 180-200 stone steps to a small hilltop Jain shrine. At the summit is a 20-foot monolithic standing statue of Bahubali (Gommateshwara) in Kayotsarga posture, with a small temple structure behind it. The hilltop offers open views of fields and villages around Mysuru. The setting is quiet and rural, with minimal commercial development, primarily visited for pilgrimage, sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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20-foot monolithic statue of Bahubali (Gommateshwara) on hilltop
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12th-century Digambara Jain shrine with historic granite architecture
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Climb of about 200 stone steps to the summit
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Panoramic views of Mysuru countryside from the hillock
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Quiet rural pilgrimage atmosphere away from city crowds
History of Gommatagiri Jain Temple
The monolithic Bahubali statue at Gommatagiri is dated to the 12th century, early Vijayanagara period, and is estimated to be about 700 years old. It is one of the early monolithic Gommateshwara statues in Karnataka, predating later larger statues, and reflects the patronage of Jainism in the Mysuru region during the medieval period.
Culture & Context
An important Digambara Jain pilgrimage center dedicated to Bahubali (Gommateshwara), revered as a symbol of renunciation, self-control and non-violence. The site is visited by Jain devotees for prayer and meditation and is associated with annual religious observances including Mahamastakabhisheka held periodically.
Route
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