'Statue of Equality': Who was saint Ramanujacharya? All you need to know about his 216-feet tall statue i - Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 216-feet tall 'Statue of Equality' in Hyderabad, commemorating the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya.

He also participated in Vedic rituals and offered prayers ahead of unveiling the statue.

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 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.
* 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, as per the official statement.
(With inputs from agencies)

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