216 feet high statue dedicated to the name of the nation, PM Modi told the symbol of knowledge, detachment and ideals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 'Statue of Equality' in Hyderabad. This 216 feet tall Statue of Equality has been built in the memory of the 11th century Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who promoted the idea of ​​equality in all aspects of life including faith, caste and creed.

जगद्गुरु श्री रामानुजाचार्य जी की इस भव्य विशाल मूर्ति के जरिए भारत मानवीय ऊर्जा और प्रेरणाओं को मूर्त रूप दे रहा है।

रामानुजाचार्य जी की ये प्रतिमा उनके ज्ञान, वैराग्य और आदर्शों की प्रतीक है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 5, 2022

Symbol of wisdom, detachment and ideals

In his address, Prime Minister Modi said that India is embodying human energy and inspirations through this grand giant statue of Jagadguru Shri Ramanujacharya ji. This statue of Ramanujacharya ji is a symbol of his knowledge, detachment and ideals.

World's tallest statue in sitting position

The statue is made of 'Panchdhatu', a combination of gold, silver, copper, brass and zinc and is one of the tallest metal statues in the world in a sitting position. It is one of the tallest metal statues in the world in a sitting position.

Dedicated to Saint Ramanujacharya

It is established on a 54-feet high base building, whose name is 'Bhadra Vedi'. It houses a Vedic digital library and research centre, ancient Indian texts, a theatre, an educational gallery, which presents details of many works of Saint Ramanujacharya. This statue was conceived by Sri Chinna Jeyar Swami of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram. The Prime Minister also visited the 108 Divya Desams (ornamentally carved temples) that surround the 'Statue of Equality'.

Statue has a special connection with 9

The 'Statue of Equality' has been built to commemorate the 1,000 years of the birth of Saint Ramanujacharya. The height of the statue is 216 feet. Let us tell you that this statue has a deep connection with the number 9. If you add the digits of 216 then 2+1+6 will be equal to 9. 9 is called the full number and is also considered an auspicious number in the Sanatan tradition.

1000 crore cost

1000 crores has been spent on the 'Statue of Equality' mega project. More than 1800 tonnes of punch iron has been used in making the statue. 108 Divyadesam or temples have been built around the park. The stone pillars have been specially carved in Rajasthan.