Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday uncover the 216 feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ today.
PM Modi also took a tour of Badrinath, Ayodhya, Tirumala after the ceremony.
The statue is 216 feet tall and it commemorates the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who promoted the idea of equality in all aspects of living including faith, caste, and creed.
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The statue is made of five metals: Gold, Silver, brass, zinc, and copper.
The 216 feet tall Statue is among one of the tallest metallic statues in sitting position, in the world.
It is mounted on a 54-feet high base building, named 'Bhadra Vedi'.
