Jaipur, Oct 29: The 369-foot-tall Shiva statue 'Viswas Swaroopam' installed in Nathdwara town of Rajasthan's Rajsamand district was inaugurated today (Oct 29). The 'Viswas Swaroopam' statue is claimed to be the tallest Shiva statue in the world.
The grand 369-foot-tall Shiva statue 'Viswas Swaroopam' was unveiled today (Oct 29) to the public, by Spiritual leader and renowned preacher Morari Bapu, in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, assembly speaker CP Joshi, and others. The statue, which is situated 45 kms from Udaipur, has been constructed by Tat Padam Sansthan.
According to the Sansthan trustee and Miraj group chairman Madan Paliwal a series of religious, spiritual, and cultural events have been organized for the coming nine days; from Oct 29 to Nov 6, after the inauguration of the statue.
Morari Bapu is also scheduled to recite Ram Katha during the nine days. “This wonderful statue of Lord Shiva installed in the city of Shreenathji will give a new dimension to religious tourism,” Paliwal said. Installed on a hilltop over an expanse of 51 bighas, the statue is styled in a posture of meditation, and is said to be visible from 20 kilometers away.