- Weight: 0.82 kgs, Height: 5.7 inches
Brass Gomatheswara statue represents the divine Jain traditional figure Bahubali, who is the eldest son of the first tirthankara(spiritual teacher) Adinath Rishabhadev. This brass statue of gomatheswara is encarved with his unique iconography and characteristics.
Brass Gomatheswara Statue Speciality:
Brass Gomatheswara statue is depicted to be in a meditating state(to attain wisdom) for a long time with a standing position called kayotsarga(standing still posture in jain meditation),which led to the climbing of plants around his legs.
His other name is kammateswara. It indicates the jail principle aspect of peace, calmness, non violence, sacrifice of worldly affairs and leading a simple living. This statue is a monolithic statue located at the hills of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka. The famous event called mahamastakabhisheka is celebrated here every 12 years.
