In Rajasthan’s Nathdwara, the tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the entire world was unveiled on October 29, 2022. The statue, which is referred to as ‘Viswas Swaroopam,’ 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 kilometres from Udaipur, the statue possesses amenities including stairs and elevators. Additionally, it contains a VIP lounge, visitors’ room, administration office, and meditation room.

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. It has been constructed by Sant Kripa Sanatan to boost up religious tourism in the state, which is a crucial part of Rajasthan tourism sector. The Nathdwara Shiva statue, which took 10 years to complete and was built on a hill of 51 bighas, is a big part of Madan Paliwal’s visionary proposal for the Miraj Group in Udaipur as per the reports.

Important Quick Facts to Know

Interesting Facts about Nathdwara Shiva Statue

• The new Shiva Statue at Nathdwara, Rajasthan has a height of 369 ft along with two large water tanks built above the head of the statue.
• Previously, it was decided to be a height of 251 ft but, after drafting the idea of planting the Ganges stream on Shiva’s head, the total height of World’s tallest Shiva statue became 369 ft.
• The statue can be seen from a distance of 20 kilometres.
• The sculptor of the Lord Shiva statue is Sculptor Naresh Kumar, who is from Pilani.
• The foundation of the statue was laid by Sant Morari Bapu, 10 years ago in 2012.
• Along with the statue, arrangements for Jalabhishek have also been made above by planting two large water tanks. One tank will be used to draw ‘Gangaajal’ and the other is made for emergency purposes.
• On the right side of the World’s tallest Shiva statue in Rajsamand, there is a statue of Nandi, which is 25 ft high and 37 ft wide.
• One of the amazing facts about the statue is it can stand like this for 250 years and can withstand thunderstorms and hailstorms up to the speed of 250 kmph.
• A sum of Rs. 300 crores has been spent in preparing this tallest Shiva statue in the world.
• 30,000 tonnes of Panchdhatu or metal have been used in the making of this statue.
• According to reports, 2,600 tonnes of steel, 2,601 tonnes of iron, 26,618 cubic metres of cement have been used to make the statue.
• The base of the statue has a dimension of 30×25 metres.
• The statue is decorated with laser lights which will be reflected in the night sky.