Statue of Union
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| 29°40′12″N 95°37′06″W / 29.6700°N 95.6182°W | |
| Location | Houston, Texas, United States |
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| Type | Statue |
| Material | Panchaloha |
| Height | 90 feet (27 m) |
| Opening date | August 18, 2024 |
| Dedicated to | Hindu God Hanuman |
| Website | statueofunion |
Statue of Union is a 90-foot (27 m) statue built in the likeness of the Hindu God Hanuman, that is located at Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas, United States.[1]
It is the third-tallest statue in the United States after the Statue of Liberty and the Pegasus and Dragon. The statue is named Statue of Union because Lord Hanuman united Sri Rama with Maa Sita in the Hindu epic Ramayana.[2]
Construction
[edit]The Statue of Union was envisioned by an Indian spiritual leader Chinna Jeeyar Swami. He also envisioned the Statue of Equality in Hyderabad, India.[3]
The statue is casted in bronze. It depicts Lord Hanuman in the upright position with both his palms facing forward. Its detailed craftsmanship includes his main weapon Gada with patterns around it. The base of the statue features detailed design of an elephant and flowers.[4]
The unveiling of the statue took place with a grand traditional Prana pratishtha ceremony on August 18, 2024.[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "90-ft Hanuman Statue of Union unveiled in Texas, 3rd tallest in US". The Times of India. 2024-08-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ Desk, DC Web (2024-08-20). "90-Foot Hanuman Statue Unveiled in Houston, Third Largest in U.S. The statue has a posture of Hanuman blessing with both hands, called Abhaya Hanuman". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Prasad, Sheetal. "90-ft Lord Hanuman's 'Statue Of Union': Third Tallest in the US". News24. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Grand 90-Foot-Tall Lord Hanuman Statue Unveiled In Houston; Check Pics". Odisha TV. Retrieved 2024-08-22.