The Gommateshwara statue, also known as Bahubali, is a monumental statue located in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India. Standing at 17 meters (56 feet) tall, it is one of the largest free-standing statues in the world. The statue represents Bahubali, a revered figure in Jainism, who is known for his renunciation and meditation. Carved from a single block of granite, the statue was commissioned in 983 AD by Chavundaraya, a general and minister of the Ganga dynasty. It attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, especially during the Mahamastakabhisheka festival, where the statue is anointed with various offerings in a grand ceremony.