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Statue of Belief Nathdwara
Vishwas Swaroopam in Nathdwara, Rajasthan – World’s Tallest Shiva Statue.
The statue, which is referred to as ‘Viswas Swaroopam,’ which means ‘Statue of Belief,’ is located in Nathdwara on a hillock called Ganesh Tekri and depicts all the characteristics, feelings, and expressions of Lord Shiva. Located around 45 kilometers from Udaipur.
The largest Shiva statue in Rajasthan was unveiled to the public by the renowned spiritual guide Morari Bapu along with Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, assembly speaker CP Joshi and other famous personalities. Sant Kripa Sanatan has constructed it to boost religious tourism in the state, which is a crucial part of the Rajasthan tourism sector. The Nathdwara Shiva statue took 10 years to complete.
Facts about Nathdwara Shiva Statue
Height of the tallest Shiva statue 369 ft
Location of the tallest Shiva statue Nathdwara, Rajasthan
Name of the tallest Shiva statue Viswas Swaroopam
When was the tallest Shiva statue unveiled?>> October 29,2022
At a time, how many people can go in? >> 60
On a day, how many people can visit? >> 700
Which amenities are provided while visiting the statue? >> Four elevators, stairs, VIP lounge, visitors’ room, administration office, and meditation room
Who is the sculptor of the statue? >> Naresh Kumar from Pilani
Which metal has been used to make the statue? >> 30,000 tonnes of Panchdhatu or metal
Who made the tallest Shiva statue? >> Constructed by Sant Kripa Sanatan as a part of a dream project of Madan Paliwal, the Chairman of Miraj Group.
Moreover, the most interesting thing is the venue will host the adventure activities like:
- Bungee Jumping
- Ziplining
- Go-Kart
Best Places to Visit Near Nathdwara Shiva Statue
- Shreenathji Temple
- Haldighati
- Maharana Pratap Memorial
- Dwarkadheesh Temple
- Charbhuja Temple
- Shri Eklingji Temple
- Ranakpur Jain Temple
- Chittorgarh
- Kumbhalgarh Fort
The best time to make a Nathdwara tour plan to visit this statue and its nearby tourist places are from October to February when the temperature becomes low and the weather becomes perfect for traveling.
Well, you can reach Nathdwara by taking a flight to Udaipur Airport and then a cab to the complex of the statue. You can also avail of buses from different points of Gujarat and Rajasthan to reach this must-see place in Rajasthan. It is located near the famous Hindu Temple, Ganesh Tekri Temple and can be reached via National Highway 8 from Nathdwara Market.
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