Wednesday, Aug 10, 2022
English News
  • Hyderabad
  • Telangana
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • India
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • Science and Tech
  • Sport
  • Business
  • ...
    • NRI
    • View Point
    • cartoon
    • Columns
    • Reviews
    • Education Today
    • Property
    • Videos
    • Lifestyle
E-Paper
  • NRI
  • View Point
  • cartoon
  • Columns
  • Reviews
  • Education Today
  • Property
  • Videos
  • Lifestyle
Home | Hyderabad | Hyderabad Everything About 216 Ft Tall Statue Of Equality

Hyderabad: Everything about 216 ft tall Statue of Equality

By Telangana Today
Published: Updated On - 01:44 PM, Sat - 5 February 22
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 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 Meerabai were inspired by him.
  • He made education accessible to those who were the most deprived in those days and came up with the concept of Vasudhaiva kutumbakam.
  • He is also believed to have taught about the protection of nature and its resources like air, water, and soil.
  • He opened the doors of temples to all people, including those subjected to extreme discrimination.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Statue of Equality:

  • The Statue is made of a combination of five metals called ‘Panchaloha’, which includes gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc.
  • It is the world’s second tallest statue in a sitting posture. The Buddha statue in Thailand is said to be the world’s tallest statue in a sitting pose.
  • The statue has been mounted on a 54-feet high base building named ‘Bhadra Vedi’. The building has floors meant for a Vedic digital library and research centre, ancient Indian texts, a theatre, and an educational gallery detailing the works of Sri Ramanujacharya.
  • In the complex, a temple of Ramanujacharya covering an area of about 300,000 square feet has also been constructed, where a 120 kg gold idol will be placed for daily worship.
  • The statue has been conceptualised by Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram. The foundation stone for the structure was laid in 2014.
  • It is located at the 45-acre scenic Jeeyar Integrated Vedic Academy (JIVA) at Muchintal near Shamshabad on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
  • The statue is also encircled by the replicas of 108 sacred shrines from the many parts of the country including Tirumala, Srirangam, Kanchi, Ahobilam, Badrinath, Muktinath, Ayodhya, Brindavan, Kumbhakonam, and others.

Now you can get handpicked stories from Telangana Today on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe.

Click to follow Telangana Today Facebook page and Twitter .


  • Follow Us :
  • Tags
  • Muchintal
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi
  • Ramanujacharya
  • Shamshabad

Related News

  • Your term may end but experience will continue to guide nation: PM to outgoing V-P Naidu

    Your term may end but experience will continue to guide nation: PM to outgoing V-P Naidu

  • PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog’s 7th Governing Council meeting

    PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog’s 7th Governing Council meeting

  • AIMIM MLA taken into custody for protesting against demolition of mosque

    AIMIM MLA taken into custody for protesting against demolition of mosque

  • Tension prevails at Shamshabad after municipal authorities demolish Mosque

    Tension prevails at Shamshabad after municipal authorities demolish Mosque

  • Hyderabad: FTCCI holds executive programme on SME financing

    Hyderabad: FTCCI holds executive programme on SME financing

  • Actor Dia Mirza pens an emotional note after niece’s death

    Actor Dia Mirza pens an emotional note after niece’s death

Latest News

  • Applications open for fully funded opportunities to study in UK

    17 seconds ago
  • LPG cylinder explodes in hotel in Mehdipatnam

    10 mins ago
  • Universal vax needed to prevent future Covid waves: Study

    12 mins ago
  • Woman falls to death from apartment in Kompally

    15 mins ago
  • Will Nitish Kumar Be the Future Leader of the Opposition?

    21 mins ago
  • Journalists condemn arrest of Pakistani news channel head, threaten nationwide protest

    28 mins ago
  • Roaming IoT data to match 165 mn 4K Netflix streaming hours in 5 yrs

    43 mins ago
  • Amazon extends deadline for KDP Pen to Publish Contest 5th Edition

    44 mins ago

company

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

business

  • Subscribe

telangana today

  • Telangana
  • Hyderabad
  • Latest News
  • Entertainment
  • World
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Science & Tech
  • Sport

follow us

© Copyrights 2022 TELANGANA PUBLICATIONS PVT. LTD. All rights reserved. Powered by Veegam