PM Modi inaugurates Statue of Equality in Hyderabad | All you need to know
India Today
The Statue of Equality is made up of five metals and is among the tallest metallic statues in sitting position in the world.
Commemorating the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Statue of Equality in Hyderabad.
“The statue of Ramanujacharya has been established on Basant Panchami. I pray that what Ramanujacharya preached will guide the world. The statues of our Gurus are the way to achieve knowledge”, said PM Modi during the inauguration.
He added, “The statue of Ramanujacharya is a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. The statue will once again strengthen the ancient culture of India. What Ramanujacharya gained through years of travel and learning will now be available here”.
Here's everything you need to know about the Statue of Equality:
- The statue is made up of ‘panchaloha’, a combination of five metals- gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc.
- At 216 feet, it is among the tallest metallic statues in sitting position in the world.
- It is mounted on a 54-feet high base building, named ‘Bhadra Vedi’.
