PM Narendra Modi will unveil the statue of 11th century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya, billed as the world`s second largest statue in a sitting position.
For many sections of society, Ramanujacharya is a timeless icon of equality. He opened the doors of temples to all people, including those subjected to extreme discrimination.
The Rs 1,000-crore project was funded by donations from devotees globally. The inner sanctorum deity of Sri Ramanujacharya is made of 120 kilos of gold to commemorate the 120 years the saint spent on earth.
PM Narendra Modi will unveil the statue of 11th century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya, billed as the world`s second largest statue in a sitting position.