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PM Modi reaches Hyderabad, Telangana CM stays away Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Saturday on a six-hour visit but Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao stayed away from welcoming him. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, union minister for tourism and culture G. Kishan Reddy and state minister for animal husbandry Talasani "The knowledge of Sri The inauguration of the Statue of Equality is a part of the 12-day Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi Samaroham, the ongoing 1000th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Ramanujacharya. (BCCL) Modi, who is on a day's visit to Hyderabad, visited the Ashram of Sri Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamy where the statue was installed. Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao along with his family members, visits 'The Statue of Equality' Here's all you need to know about the 'Statue of Equality' * The 216-feet tall Statue of Equality commemorates the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who promoted the idea of equality in all aspects of living including faith, caste and creed. * Sri Ramanujacharya worked tirelessly for the upliftment of people with the spirit of every human being equal regardless of nationality, gender, race, caste or creed. * 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 high base building, named 'Bhadra Vedi'. * It has floors devoted fo...

How to Reach Melkote Temple? Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple – Melkote Cheluvanarayana Swamy temple is located in the land with a rich heritage in Melkote in the Mandya district in Karnataka. The temple is located at a distance of 54.6 km from Mysore. You can find the best accommodations in Melkote & hotels in Mysore with an online booking facility only at YatraDham.Org. Vairamudi Festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the temple. Read further to know more about melkote temple timings, melkote temple history, places you can visit near Melkote temple, nearby accommodations, and more… Melkote Temple History Who built Melkote Temple? The popular Vaishnavaite shrine was built under the patronage of Mysore Wodeyars. Saint Sri Ramanujacharya visited the place and settled here for 12 years which brought more importance to the place. About Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple The temple is also “Dakshina Badri”, one’s Badri Yatra would be incomplete without visiting this temple. It is one of the iconic temples in Melkote with rich natural beauty which attracts thousands of pilgrims every day. Cheluva Narayan is worshipped here. It is believed that Lord Krishna, Balarama, and other Gods have worshipped the deity. Hence it is also known as ‘Ramapriya’, ‘Thamar Uganda Thirumeni’ and ‘Chella Pillai’. Here Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Cheluvaranarayana Swamy. In Kritayuga Sri Cheluvanarayana is worshipped as Vedadri, in treta yuga, it is worshipped by Sri Krishna and Balarama which is kn...

Seated cross-legged at the height of 216 feet (66 m), the Statue of Equality is the second-tallest sitting statue in the world. Created in the fond memory of the 11th-century Vaishnavaite Ramanuja, the Statue of Equality has emerged as one of the main tourist attractions in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. However, the rising popularity of this larger-than-life figurine of Saint Ramanujacharya raises many questions and curiosities of tourists, both inside and outside India. Interesting Facts about Statue of Equality We have heard about the Statue of Liberty. B, but why India chose to name this human structure, the Statue of Equality screams for answers. But before we dig deeper to find them, let’s focus our attention on certain interesting facts surrounding the Statue of Equality in Hyderabad. First Fact: When was the project first conceptualized? Even though the sculpture was opened to public view recently, the concept of building one in the image of the 11th Century saint goes back to the year 2014. Second Fact: What was the Original Plan? Ascetic Chinna Jeeyar first came up with the concept of commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Ramanuja’s teachings by architecting a statue and 27,870 square metres temple for daily worship. The 6,000 square metres ground floor will depict Ramanuja’s life and philosophy, and the 1,365 square metre third floor will include a Vedic digital library and research centre. Additionally, an Omnimax theatre resembling a planetarium will feature the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday unveil a statue of 11th century Vaishnavaite saint Sri Ramanujacharya near Hyderabad. The Prime Minister’s visit to Hyderabad was announced last month; the Chinna Jeeyar Swamy of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram had met PM Modi in September last year urging him to visit the city. The 216-ft statue of 11th century saint Ramanujacharya ahead of its unveiling ceremony, at Shamshabad, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, on Monday.(PTI Photo) The Prime Minister will also visit the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) campus in Patancheru and kickstart its 50th anniversary celebrations. President Ramnath Kovind, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu and several other dignitaries from across the globe have also been invited for the statue’s inauguration. Here’s everything you need to know about ‘Statue of Equality’: • The 216-ft statue has been erected on the 40-acre sprawling premises of Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy ashram. • According to Jeeyar Education Trust official Suryanarayana Yellapragada, the ‘Statue of Equality’ is the second tallest in seated position. • It has been built to commemorate the 1,000 years of his birth. The total cost of the project is around ₹1,000 crore. • The statue is made of five metals - gold, silver, copper, brass and tin. The structure was erected in 2017, but it took four years for the completion of works on the other constructions. • The statue has been positioned on a huge lotus built...

The Statue of Equality also known as the Ramanuja Statue weighs about 700 tonnes Why visit the Statue of Equality? • The Ramanuja statue, also known as the Statue of Equality, is located in Hyderabad, India. • The statue was erected in 2022 to commemorate the life and work of the 11th-century Indian philosopher Ramanujacharya. Sri Ramanujacharya was a key figure in the development of the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism, and his teachings have had a profound impact on Indian culture and society. • The Ramanuja statue is a beautiful and awe-inspiring monument that pays tribute to this great thinker. • If you are interested in Indian philosophy or history, or if you simply want to see a beautiful piece of art, the Statue of Equality is definitely worth a visit. History of the Statue of Equality: The second largest sitting statue in the world The Ramanuja statue, also known as the Statue of Equality, is the second tallest sitting statue in the world. The much-revered Ramanuja statue can be found at Sri Chinna Jeeyar Ashram at Muchintal, 36 kilometers from Hyderabad. The world-renowned 11th-century philosopher and saint who founded the Sri Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism, Ramanujacharya, was one of the most influential thinkers and reformers of his time. The life-size statue is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike, who come to pay their respects and learn more about this great man. To celebrate 1000 years since the birth of Ramanuja, this ambitious project wa...