Who is saint Ramanujacharya?
Saint Ramanujacharya comes from the Hindu Bhakti tradition. He was born in 1017 AD in a Brahmin family of Tamil Nadu. He was a devotee of Varadaraja Swami and was a great saint and social reformer. Giving a message on different occasions, he had said that all are equal before God and people of every caste have the right to take his name. Entry to the temple is open to all.
Let us know some important things related to this statue symbolising equality-
The 216 feet high Statue of Equality of Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya was inaugurated in the 11th century. Saint Ramanujacharya promoted the idea of equality in various aspects of life, bhakti, caste and creed.
Sant Sri Ramanujacharya worked closely with the people on the idea of equality and promoted the idea of equality in nationality, gender, caste or creed.
This idol is made of 'Panch Loha' i.e. 5 different metals. These include iron, gold, silver, copper and bronze and zinc. It is one of the tallest statues in the world.
A 54 feet high Bhadra altar has been made ready for the installation of this idol, on which this idol is installed.
Written material, ancient documents related to the works of Saint Shri Ramanujacharya have been kept in this complex. Vedic Digital Library and Research Centre is also located here.
Along with this idol, 108 Divya Desams have been built in the premises. According to Hindu religious beliefs, there are 108 incarnations of Lord Vishnu and these 108 Divya Desh is a symbol of them.
The Statue of Equality is the second tallest statue in the world, in a sitting posture. The Buddha statue in Thailand is considered to be the tallest statue in the world.
This idol has been conceived and designed by Swami Chinna Jeyar of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram.
The Statue of Equality, an idol of Sant Shri Ramanujacharya, has been inaugurated on the occasion of the 12-day Shri Ramanuja Millennium Celebrations, which continues to mark the 1000th birth anniversary of Shri Ramanujacharya.
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