Bahubali - Gommateshwara - ಶ್ರವಣಬೆಳಗೊಳ

Bahubali (English: One With Strong Arms), a much revered figure among Jains was the son of Rishabhanatha, the first tirthankara of Jainism. He is said to have meditated motionless for one year in a standing posture (kayotsarga) and that during this time, climbing plants grew around his legs. After his year of meditation, Bahubali attained omniscience (Kevala Jnana). According to Jain texts, Bahubali’s soul was liberated from the cycle of births and deaths (moksha ) at Mount Kailash. He is revered as a liber