Question

Why has the Shravan Belagola become an important pilgrimage site for the Jains?

Answer 1

Because the statue Gommateshwara at Shrava Belagola is important for Jains.

Answer 2

The Shravan Belagola become an important pilgrimage site for the Jains because the statue 58 foot, 8 inch statue of Sri Gomatheswar of the granite bedrock of the mountain is the tallest free-standing statue in the world.