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• • • PHOTOS: PM Modi Inaugurates 216-Ft Statue of Equality in Hyderabad | See Breathtaking Pics Here PHOTOS: PM Modi Inaugurates 216-Ft Statue of Equality in Hyderabad | See Breathtaking Pics Here The statue - among the world's tallest - has been conceptualised by Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram. PM Modi inaugurates 216-feet Statue of Equality, honouring 11th century Hindu saint Ramanujacharya, in Shamshabad, Telangana on Saturday. (Photo: ANI) Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya in Shamshabad of Telangana on Saturday. “Today Ramanujacharya ji is giving us the message of equality in the form of a huge Statue of Equality,” said the Prime Minister. Also Read: • • • “Statue of Equality will encourage youth. This statue of Ramanujacharya ji is a symbol of his knowledge, detachment, and ideals,” PM Modi said on the occasion. “A great leader and advocate of equality, BR Ambedkar was a big follower of Sri Ramanujacharya Ji and abided by his principles on an equal society for all. Ramanujacharya Ji gave composition for Sanskrit Granth and gave Tamil language an equal importance in Bhakti Marg,” said PM Modi. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Statue of Equality commemorates Ramanujacharya, who promoted the idea of equality in all aspects of living including faith, caste and creed. The statue – among the world’s tallest – has been co...

An awe inspiring and astounding place. Spread over a huge area the second tallest statue in sitting posture is surrounded by 108 small temples called divya desams that are considered holiest for Vaishavaites. Very organized tour. Lots of parking. U can opt for an audio tour where they provide u a device with explanation of each divya desam by Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, the person behind this huge project. The tour culminates in visiting the golden statue of Ramanuja Swamy situated in the hall beneath the Statue of Equality. It also houses a museum which has an AV shown on Ramanuja's life. Finally there is musical fountain which is also impressive Definitely recommend to visit with kids The statue of Ramanuja situated at the outskirts of Hyderabad is a majestic and imposing structure and the second largest sitting statue in the world. The statue is surrounded by 108 small temples depicting 108 Divya Desams and it was an unique experience visiting all Divya Desams in a single location. Place has a decent food court serving satvik food at very reasonable prices. Crowd management was excellent. A place not to be missed at all if one is visiting Hyderabad. Low rating is because of exorbitant ticket price of ₹150 for every one above 3 yr old. Neither camera not mobile phone is allowed inside. There is musical fountain every 2 hrs that runs for 10 min, but nothing great about it. I feel as it's religious place, of Swami who kind of said treat everyone equal, ashram shall not charge a...

SUMMARY The monument of Unity in India is 182 meters high, making it the highest statue in the world. Contrary to popular belief, the infamous Statue of Unity is indeed not India's sole giant monument. Many state-wide towering monuments have become well-known destinations for visitors. The newest addition is the Statue of Prosperity, a memorial to Bengaluru's founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda that was only just unveiled. Here is all you need to know about these statues. Statue of Unity | The 182-meter-tall monument honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as "the Iron Man of India." The island of Sadhu-Bet is home to the famous landmark. It is a renowned tourist destination because of its location between the Vindhyachal and Satpuda mountain ranges. Almost twice as tall as America's Statue of Liberty, it stands at a towering 2,048 feet. Sardar Patel served as India's first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister after India's independence. One hundred and fifty people may be seated on its 135-meter-long observation deck. It took 46 months and 70,000 metric tons of cement to finish the statue. Larsen & Toubro, an engineering and construction firm, was contracted to create the project's blueprints and oversee its construction, procurement, commissioning, operation, and upkeep. (Image: Shutterstock) Statue of Equality | The Chinna Jeeyar Trust in Muchintal, Ranga Reddy district, lies just outside of Hyderabad and is home to Ramanuja's Statue of Equality. To mark the millennium sin...

The massive 'Statue of Equality' of Sriramanujacharya that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “dedicated to the world” on Saturday was made in China and cost about Rs 135 crore. Though one Indian company was also in the race to win the contract, China's Aerosun corporation was given the order in August 2015. Casting works were carried out in China and the statue was brought here in 1,600 pieces. The installation took place in 2017-18, taking about 15 months. The 216-feet-tall statue is said to be the second tallest in a sitting position in the world. It is made of panchaloha (an alloy comprising five metals) – copper, silver, gold, zinc, and titanium – of which copper comprises 80 per cent. All you need to know about the Statue of Equality here Saint Sriramanujacharya is credited for initiating social reforms and reviving Hinduism a thousand years back and inspiring Bhakti movements in the country. The Samata-kendram, with the Sriramanujacharya statue surrounded by 108 replicas of 108 sacred Hindu shrines in the country, is spread over 45 acres near the Hyderabad International Airport. While the land was donated by My Home Group's Jupally Rameswar Rao, the cost of the project – “about Rs 1,000 crore” – was met with donations. The contract with the Chinese firm was signed by Jupally, chairman of My Home Group of Industries, on behalf of Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi organisers. The statue was built to commemorate Sri Ramanujacharya's 1000th birth anniversary (born in 1017 at Sriperumbu...