PM Modi Inaugurates Statue Of Equality: All You Need To Know

The Statue of Equality is made up of five metals. At 216 feet, it is among the tallest metallic statues in sitting position in the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Statue Of Equality in Hyderabad to honour the 11th-century Hindu saint Sri Ramanujacharya. Hours ahead of the inauguration, PM Modi tweeted that the 216-foot tall statue is a “fitting tribute” to Sri Ramanujacharya, whose sacred thoughts and teachings inspire us. 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. https://t.co/i6CyfsvYnw

Here's everything you need to know about the Statue Of Equality:

- The statue is made up of "panchaloha" (five metals): gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc. At 216-feet, it is among the tallest metallic statues in sitting position in the world.