List of Tallest Statues in India that have become tourist destinations
Throughout history, various cultures have crafted statues with their inception beginning at ancient times to the contemporary era. The oldest statues date back to 30,000 years. Sculptures manifest in diverse forms, portraying a range of beings whether real or fantastical and often adorn public spaces serving as expressions of public art.
Tallest Statue in the in India and World;
As of 2024, the highest statue in the world is that of the Statue of Unity located in Gujarat, India. This colossal monument is of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, who played a prominent role in India’s independence and stands at a towering height of 182 metres (597 feet).
The statue is located along the banks of the Narmada river.
Next Top 5 statues in India;
The next top 10 highest statues are as follows;
Statue of Belief (Viswas Swaroopam)
In April 2013, Indian businessman Madan Paliwal gave the instructions to build a Shiva Statue in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, at a height of 369 feet (112.4 metres). The statue was completed in August 2019. It was designed by sculptor Nagesh Kumawat.
Statue of equality (Ramanuja)
The idea of this statue was conceived by ascetic Chinna Jeeyar who after getting the idea went up to architect DNV Prasad Sthapati. Construction began in May 2014 and is located at Muchintal, Telangana. The statue is a seated image of 11th century philosopher Ramanuja and reaches up to a height of 216 feet (66 metres).
Dr Ambedkar Statue
Located at Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad, in Telangana, it is the biggest Ambedkar Statue in the country. It reaches a recorded height of 175 feet (55.34 metres). The statue is designed by Ram V Sutar alongwith his son Anil Ram Sutar.
Hanuman Statue
It is located along the banks of river Krishna, Andhra Pradesh. Started as a dream by Jayi, Ramanamurthy, a devotee soon received donations from his community and made it the highest Hanuman statue in India. Started in 2005 and finished in 2020, the height of the idol is 171 feet (52 metres).
Panchmukhi Hanuman Statue
The Panchmukhi Hanuman statue is located at Bidanagere, Karnataka and is the second highest Hanuman statue in India. It is of a height of 161 feet (49 feet) and was unveiled by chief minister Basavaraj Bommai.
