Ramanujacharya statue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the statue, billed as the world's second-largest statue in a sitting position, at the 45-acre complex on the outskirts of the city, as per a statement issued by Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji's ashram. The Rs 1,000-crore project was funded by donations from devotees globally. The inner sanctum deity of Sri Ramanujacharya is made of 120 kilos of gold to commemorate the 120 years the saint spent on earth. President Ram Nath Kovind will unveil the inner chamber's golden statue of Ramanuja, weighing 120 kg, on February 13. In his comments, Chinna Jeeyar Swami, said: "We heartily welcome everyone including chief guests, dignitaries, devotees, and people from all walks of life for the grand opening of Statue of Equality. Bhagavad Ramanujacharya has remained a true icon of equality for 1,000 years and this project will ensure his teachings are practiced for at least another 1,000 years." To celebrate the 1,000th birth anniversary of the saint, several events including a 1035 yajna (fire ritual), and spiritual activities such as mass mantra chanting are to be conducted as part of Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi 'Samaroham'. Events will begin on February 2, and Telangana Chief Minister Chandrashekar Rao will be co-hosting the event with Chinna Jeeyar Swami. Several other chief ministers, politicians, celebrities, and actors are also expected to attend the function. The outdoor 216-ft Statue of Equality will be the world's second tallest statue featuring a si...

Even as Gujarat gears up to enter the record books with the Statue of Unity, an upcoming 597-feet representation of India’s first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the banks of the Narmada, Telangana is all set to unveil a sculptural achievement of its own. An artist’s representation of the statue, which is coming up at the Sri Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamy ashram in Muchintal village.(HT Photo) The southern state will soon boast of the world’s second-tallest statue in a seated position – depicting Vaishnavite saint Sri Ramanujacharya – on a sprawling 40-acre plot of land at the Sri Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamy ashram in Muchintal village. The 216-feet image, called the Statue of Equality, and related structures on the premises are fast nearing completion. “The first phase of the project – comprising the main statue of Sri Ramanujacharya, the parikrama and the temple – will be completed by March 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed in principle to unveil the statue in April,” Devanatha Swamy, a disciple of Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, said. According to Devanatha Swamy, the Rs 1,000-crore project was taken up as part of the Shasrabdi (1,000th anniversary) celebrations of Sri Ramanucharya, who was born in 1017 and spent a major part of his 120-year life span propagating the Hindu philosophy of Vishishtadwaita (qualified non-dualism). “It was Ramanujacharya who fought against discrimination in the name of caste, colour and creed, and propounded that the Almighty exis...

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 7 (ANI): The Shuryar Mandir located in the Sonwar region of the Kashmir valley created history on Thursday as the Statue of Sri Ramanujacharya was unveiled virtually by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, said a press release. Sri Yadugiri Yatiraja Narayana Jeeyar of Sri Yadugiri Yatiraja Mutt (Malleshwara, Bengaluru), Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of J-K, Dr C N Ashwath Narayana, Minister for Higher Education, Karnataka and Tejaswi Surya, MP, Bengaluru South who is also the National President, BJP Yuva Morcha witnessed the momentous occasion, added a statement. Amit Shah while unveiling a 4 ft tall statue called “Statue of Peace”, made of marble, said, “Sri Ramanuja, the proponent of Vishishtadvaita was an epic personality who always longed for the creation of equitable society.” He further informed a statue of Sri Ramanujacharya would be installed in Gujarat, next year. “Ramanuja who had a liberal approach strongly stood against disparities in society. His preaching and practices are relevant even after thousand years. He has contributed immensely to the integrity of the country and his statue installed will send a message of peace not only to Kashmir but to the entire nation,” he said. Speaking on the occasion, Dr C N Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Higher Education, (GoK) who was physically present, stated, that, Sri Ramanujacharya who had stayed in Karnataka for 40 years had come twice to Kashmir during the composition of his gre...

• Being considerate towards others • Not touching the deities, walls and other exhibits, and not crossing the barriers • Using trash cans as needed • Sitting only on the seating provided; our staff assistants can help you find the nearest seating • Maintaining silence at the Divya Desas and Gold Ramanuja • For the safety of everyone security checking is mandatory will be performed including the bags. Any unattended bags will be removed and destroyed. LEELA JALA NEERAJANAM – DANCING WATER SHOW WITH LIGHTS AND MUSIC *NEW ATTRACTION* • ☆ An inspirational center for all age-groups from any part of the world showcasing the legacy of timeless wisdom. Enjoy a dancing water show with lights and music. The show respectfully offers ( neerajanam) gratitude filled water ( jala) to Ramanujacharya leaving our hearts in ease/magical mode ( leela). Dynamic Fountain Show Timings: Week days : 1pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Week End (SAT&SUN) : 1pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7:15 pm, 8:30pm LEELA JALA NEERAJANAM – DANCING WATER SHOW WITH LIGHTS AND MUSIC *NEW ATTRACTION* • ☆ An inspirational center for all age-groups from any part of the world showcasing the legacy of timeless wisdom. Enjoy a dancing water show with lights and music. The show respectfully offers ( neerajanam) gratitude filled water ( jala) to Ramanujacharya leaving our hearts in ease/magical mode ( leela). Dynamic Fountain Show Timings: Week days : 1pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Week End (SAT&SUN) : 1pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm, 8:30pm Take 108 steps leading to the St...

INDIA, February 4, 2022 (First Post): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 216-foot-tall “Statue of Equality” in Hyderabad to commemorate the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya. Saint Ramanujacharya was born in 1017 in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu to mother Kanthimathi and father Asuri Kesava Somayaji. Saint Ramanujacharya fought for social, cultural, gender, educational and economic discrimination with the foundational conviction that every human is equal regardless of nationality, gender, race, caste or creed. According to the ancient scriptures, he lived for 120 years, a claim which is questioned by modern scholars and experts. In the early 11th and 12th centuries, the saint is said to have traveled across the length and breadth of the country to promote equality and social justice. Today, Ramanujacharya is revered as a Vedic philosopher who revived the Bhakti Movement. As a tribute to his teachings, the statue, known as the “Statue of Equality” was unveiled to commemorate his 1,000th birth anniversary. The 216-feet-tall structure has been built at Muchintal, a village in Telangana. The Statue of Equality is located near the Hyderabad International Airport at Shamshabad and about 1.86 miles east of the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway. The statue is made of panchaloha — a combination of five metals: gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc and is among one of the tallest metallic statues in sitting position in the world. It is mounted on a 54-feet h...

Hyderabad: Everything about 216 ft tall Statue of Equality Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad today to inaugurate the 216-feet tall statue of Vaishnavite saint Ramanujacharya, called, the Statue of Equality, on the sprawling 40-acre ashram of Tridandi Chinna Jeer Swamy at Muchintal on the city outskirts. In a tweet, PM Modi said, “At 5 PM, I will join the programme to […] Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad today to inaugurate the 216-feet tall statue of Vaishnavite saint Ramanujacharya, called, the Statue of Equality, on the sprawling 40-acre ashram of Tridandi Chinna Jeer Swamy at Muchintal on the city outskirts. In a tweet, PM Modi said, “At 5 PM, I will join the programme to inaugurate the ‘Statue of Equality.’ This is a fitting tribute to Sri Ramanujacharya, whose sacred thoughts and teachings inspire us.” Who was Ramanujacharya? • Born in 1017 in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, Ramanujacharya is revered as a Vedic philosopher and social reformer. He travelled across India, advocating equality and social justice. • He revived the Bhakti movement, and his preachings inspired other Bhakti schools of thought. • According to the ancient scriptures, he lived for 120 years. • According to his followers, Ramanujacharya fought against social, cultural, gender, educational, and economic discrimination. • Several scholars followed his path and the works of many ancient poets like Annamacharya, Bhakt Ramdas, Thyagaraja, Kabir, and ...

President Ramnath Kovind has expressed confidence that Srirama Nagaram, the venue of the Statue of Equality. the 216-ft pancha loha statue of poet saint Sri Ramanujacharya, would become a renowned spiritual destination for people from across the country and abroad. Srirama Nagaram, where 108 vaishnavaite shrines have been set up along with the Statue of Equality, was sure to be known as land of devotion and equality which is the corner-stone of our democracy. The President formally inaugurated the 120-kg statue of Sri Ramanujacharya made of gold as part of the Sriramanuja Sahasrabdi Samaroh, marking the 1,000 years of the birth of the saint poet at Muchintal on Sunday. He was conducted around the venue by Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar swamy who explained the highlights and significance of the Srirama Nagaram. The President visited the 108 Divya Desams (temples) and the venue where Laxminarayana Yagam was conducted for 12 days. The President along with his wife was received by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. He was accompanied by Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Minister T. Srinivas Yadav during his visit to Muchintal. Speaking after visiting the Srirama Nagaram, the President said Sri Ramanujacharya’s Visishtadvait was not only his singular contribution to philosophy, but he also showed the relevance of philosophy in day-to-day life. What was being called philosophy in the West had been reduced to a subject of scholarly study, but what we call darshan was not a matter of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Statue of Equality on February 5 in the outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana. The Statue of Equality is a massive statue of Saint Ramanujacharya, who was one of the most vocal advocates of social equality in the country. The Statue of Equality stands a gigantic 216-feet-tall in Hyderabad, and the official press release by the government states that the Saint Ramanujacharya was someone “who promoted the idea of equality in all aspects of living including faith, caste and creed”. Know all about Saint Ramanujacharya Saint Ramanujacharya is believed to be born in the year 1071 in Tamil Nadu and is revered as a Vedic philosopher and social reformer. Ramanujacharya travelled across the country to propagate his teachings, spreading the message of equality and social justice to his disciples. One of his key contributions towards the country was reviving the Bhakti movement, with his preaching inspiring other Bhakti schools of thought. He also acted as the inspiration for many notable poets such as Annamacharya, Bhakt Ramdas, Thyagaraja, Kabir, and Meerabai. Apart from being a notable philosopher, Ramanuja was also believed to be an environmentalist as he appealed for the protection of nature and its resources like air, water, and soil. He wrote the navaratanas, which is the combination of nine scriptures, and composed various commentaries of the Vedic script. Ramanujacharya often encouraged temples to open their doors to everyone, irrespec...

Ramanuja's contribution to Hindu Dharma is immense. He integrated different strata of Hindu society and gave philosophical foundation to Bhakti movement Shri Ramanujacharya was known for his surging compassion for the downtrodden sections of society. The Statue of Equality in Hyderabad is seen as a stirring tribute to Ramanuja Acharya, the great savant-saint of mediaeval India, during the heady days of the Bhakti Movement. The statue was recently unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Statue of Equality is the result of the vision of His Holiness Chinna Jeeyar Swami. Ramanuja was the first to give the message of equality. Till date, Ramanuja's contribution to the society has not been accorded the due recognition it deserves. Constructive Contribution Through this Statue of Equality and the Temple complex, a very evocative initiative of Chinna Jeeyar Swami, an attempt is being made to showcase to the world the constructive contribution of Ramanuja in building the Hindu society. It seeks to reignite and reinforce the great work done by Ramanuja. It serves as a beacon, reinforcing the continued relevance of Ramanuja in these troubled times. The Statue of Equality seeks to commemorate the millennium birth anniversary of Ramanujacharya (1017-2017). Born in 1017 in Sriperumbudur, in present-day Tamil Nadu, he lived up to 1137, attaining the age of 120 years. He travelled across India to propagate his philosophy of Vishisht Advaita. Finally, he passed away in Srirangam. Co...