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World's 4th tallest statue in Rajasthan, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Statue of Belief (also known as Vishwas Swaroopam) is a statue of the Hindu god Shiva constructed at Nathdwara in Rajasthan, India.[2][3] The 369 feet (112 m) tall art of Shiva statue was sculpted by Murtikar Naresh Kumawat and opened on 29 October 2022. The Statue of Belief is the tallest statue of Shiva in the world and 4th tallest statue the worldwide.[4]
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| 24.9190°N 73.8178°E | |
| Location | Ganesh Tekri, Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India |
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| Designer | Murtikar Naresh Kumawat |
| Builder | Shapoorji Pallonji Group |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Steel framing, reinforced by concrete and brass coating, bronze cladding |
| Height | 369 feet (112 m) |
| Beginning date | April 2013[1] |
| Completion date | 17 August 2019 |
| Opening date | 29 October 2022 |
| Dedicated to | Lord Shiva |
| Website | www |
Shiva is depicted in a seated position with his legs crossed and holding a trishula in his left hand. Shiva's left foot is thrown over the knee of his right leg. The facial expression is detached, meditative.[5] The statue has a distinctive copper shade. There are two vantage points that offer a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Design for the statue began in 2011, construction began in 2016, and it was completed in 2020. The overall statue is 369 feet (112 m) tall; the pedestal is 110 feet (34 m) tall.[6] The statue can be seen from as far as 20 kilometres (12 mi) away.[7]
The interior of the statue contains an exhibition hall as well as public viewing galleries accessible by elevator at 20 feet (6.1 m), 110 feet (34 m), and 270 feet (82 m).[8][1] The installation includes a statue of Nandi, Shiva's bull, measuring 25 feet (7.6 m) tall and 37 feet (11 m) long.[9] The 16-acre grounds also include a parking facility, three herbal gardens, a food court, a laser fountain, an area for handicraft shops, viewing platforms, musical fountains, souvenir shops, and a pond.[8] There is a mini-train on site for quick local sightseeing.[10]
The statue was conceived of by Indian businessman Madan Paliwal, sculpted by Murtikar Naresh Kumawat,[3] and constructed by Shapoorji Pallonji. The structure consists of an inner core of reinforced cement concrete walls surrounded by a structural steel framework which is itself surrounded by a moulded ultra-high-performance concrete exterior. The surface was sprayed with liquefied zinc, then coated with copper.[3]
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