Sculptures to explore in Karnataka
State in the south western region of India
Kadalekalu GaneshaHampi, Karnataka 583239, India
One of the largest statues of Lord Ganesh in southern India. It has a height of 4.6 meters and is carved out of a single boulder. The belly of Ganesha has been chiseled in such a manner that it resembles a Bengal gram (known as Kadalekalu in the local language). The temple hall is decorated with tall and slender granite pillars.