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Imbued with the mystical essence of the East, India conceals the rich tapestry of its ancient religious, architectural, and historical cultures. It proudly houses the monumental sculpture portraying the leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the tallest in the world – a source of pride for the people of India.
The world's tallest statue is situated in India
Crafted from 1850 tons of bronze and standing at a height of 182m, the sculpture depicting the leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a pivotal role in the struggle for India's independence, officially becomes the tallest statue in the world.
The construction project encompasses not only the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel monument but also features a museum, a research center, and an entertainment hub. The memorial's rooftop serves as a panoramic viewing deck, capable of accommodating around 200 people simultaneously.
The colossal statue, positioned alongside the serene Narmada River, was unveiled on 31/10/2018, towering twice the height of the Statue of Liberty and surpassing the current world record held by the Spring Temple Buddha in China, standing at 153m.
The Statue of Unity was crafted by a workforce of 4000 individuals, including 250 engineers and around 3,400 laborers working day and night. The total value reached 430 million USD. Truck teams traversed all over India, collecting scrap metal and necessary materials to construct the statue.
The illustrious leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is portrayed as a man wearing a shirt, draped in a shawl, and clad in a dhoti with soft, graceful folds.
Before India claimed the title of having the world's tallest statue, this honor belonged to a 128m tall statue of the Goddess of Mercy, located at the foot of Mount Emei in Leshan, Hà Nam Province, China.
Every year, millions of tourists visit and admire the colossal statue. This monument has become a masterpiece, a source of pride for the Indian people, honoring their country and its leaders.
According to Mytour
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourJuly 28, 2022
