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  Gomateshwara (Bahubali)

 

India

A monolith statue of the Jain saint Gomateshwara in Khajuraho, India. He is also known by the names Bahubali and Gommata, and is typically represented in a standing pose, completely nude and with his legs and arms entwined by creepers, symbolizing his immobility and deep concentration.