Statue of Unity: Everything you need to know about the world's 'tallest statue' on National Unity Day | Photos
Statue of Unity photos: With a height of 182 m, the statue is 54 m higher than China's Spring Buddha Temple (128 m).
Statue of Unity, National Unity Day 2022: From the ancient Ajanta and Ellora caves to Taj Mahal, Indian architecture displays its elegance and excellence all over the world. The recent astonishing colossal structure, Statue of Unity, is the highest statue in the world. It is a fitting homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the 'Iron Man of India'. It serves as a reminder of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's inspirational leadership, which served as the cornerstone of India's integration as a unified nation.
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Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity is an architectural wonder that was built by Larsen and Toubro and unveiled on 31 October 2018 by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.
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Statue of Unity
With a height of 182 m, the statue is 54 m higher than China's Spring Buddha Temple (128 m).
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Statue of Unity
On Sadhu Bet Island on the Narmada River, the impressive statue is situated.
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Statue of Unity
A feat of engineering, the tallest statue in the world was built in just 46 months.
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Statue of Unity
Statue of Unity was designed by Ram Sutar, an Indian sculptor.
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Statue of Unity
Under the leadership of the Gujarat chief minister, a society called the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rashtriya Ekta trust was established to carry out this project.
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Statue of Unity
It is a larger replica of the statue that is located at Ahmedabad International Airport which is 50 foot tall.
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Statue of Unity
It is a well-known representation of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — the 'Iron Man', who was crucial to the success of unification of princely states during India's independence.
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