“Statue of Equality” to be inaugurated in Hyderabad today

“Statue of Equality” to be inaugurated in Hyderabad today

“Statue of Equality” to be inaugurated in Hyderabad today

Statue is made of Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Zync

New Delhi, Feb. 4 (Delhi Crown): A 216-feet tall “Statue of Equality” of 11th century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, built in Hyderabad, will be dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Saint Sri Ramanujacharya promoted the idea of equality in all aspects of living including faith, caste and creed.

The Statue is made of ‘panchaloha’, a combination of five metals – gold, silver, copper, brass, and zync and is among one of the tallest metallic statues in sitting position, in the world.

It is mounted on a 54-ft high base building, named “Bhadra Vedi”, has floors devoted for a Vedic digital library and research centre, ancient Indian texts, a theatre, an educational gallery detailing many works of Sri Ramanujacharya.

The statue has been conceptualised by Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram.

During the programme, 3D Presentation Mapping on the life journey and teaching of Sri Ramanujacharya will also be showcased.

Prime Minister will also visit the identical recreations of 108 Divya Desams (ornately carved temples) that surround the Statue of Equality.

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 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.

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