Statues have been an integral part of culture since ancient times. Statues represent the culture, traditions, beliefs, and evolution of humankind. Today, the statues are a symbol of power and growth, marking the symbolic gesture over the globe. Let us take a stroll around the world’s heightened statues.Â
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Statue of Unity, India: Biggest Statues in the World
The Statue of Unity in Kevadia, India, is the biggest statue in the world, standing at a height of 182 meters. It is more than three times taller than the Statue of Liberty and twice the height of Big Ben. The statue honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the leader of Indian independence who led his country to independence from British rule in 1947 and held the positions of first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
Part of a vast complex, it is situated close to the Narmada dam. To assist collect some of the iron needed to erect this enormous monument, local farmers were urged to give equipment. However, the statue stands at a height of 182 metres (597 feet).
Spring Temple Buddha, China
The Guinness World Records lists the Spring Temple Buddha as the tallest statue in the world until November 2018. Standing 128 meters (420 feet) tall from the base of the lotus pedestal, it depicts the Vairocana Buddha. This in turn is supported by the “Diamond Seat” and the “Sumeru Seat,” which together raise the height to an astounding 208 meters.
Laykyun Sekkya, MyanmarÂ
One of the tallest statue in the world, Laykyun Sekka stands atop a 13.5-meter throne. It is a magnificent golden Gautama Buddha construction. This statue’s construction lasted 12 years, beginning in 1996. In February 2008, the statue was formally opened for public viewing. This monument’s entire construction is meticulously crafted.
Statue of Belief, IndiaÂ
The Statue of Belief, or Vishwas Swaroopam, is a representation of the Hindu deity Shiva, who is shown gazing out over the Indian countryside from a tranquil meditation spot close to Nathdwara, Rajasthan, India. It is the tallest Shiva statue in the entire globe.
Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan
Built-in 1993, Ushiku Daibutsu is also one of the world’s tallest monuments with 100 meters high. Placed atop a lotus platform is this statue of Lord Buddha. It is one of the top five tallest statues in the world as of 2018. The statue is made of bronze and depicts Amitabha Buddha. It was constructed to commemorate the birth of Shinran, the Buddhist “True Pure Land School” founder.
Sendai Daikannon, Japan
From 1991 to 1993, the statue of Kannon held the title of the largest in the world. It is situated in the Miyagi Prefecture of Japan. The enormous statue of Kannon’s gem-bearing Nyoirin Kannon form, known as Sendai Daikannon, is located in Sendai, Japan. This is one of the top six tallest statues in the world and the largest goddess statue in Japan.
Sendai has been well-known for its “Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage Course” since the 18th century. Sendai Daikannon’s construction was probably influenced by this path, which is still walkable today. In Japan, the most popular image of Kannon is of a lovely woman with a jar of wisdom in her left hand and a diamond in her right that grants wish.
Guishan Guanyin, China
Guanyin is shown in the gilded bronze statue as having thousands of limbs and eleven heads. Located in Hunan, China, the monument is tall and was unveiled in 2009. Standing at the sixth highest point on Earth, it is the seventh-largest statue in China. This gilded bronze statue depicts a bodhisattva who personifies the compassion of all Buddhas. In 2009, the Ningshan County Government completed the construction of this statue with an investment of 260 million Yuan, supported by local businesses and religious organizations.
Great Buddha, ThailandÂ
In Ang Thong, Thailand, there is a gold-painted concrete figure of the Buddha. In 2008, it originally opened for business. The Big Buddha, often referred to as the Great Buddha of Thailand, is the tallest statue in the world, the second largest in Southeast Asia, and the largest statue in Thailand. The first monk leader of the temple, Phra Kru Vibul Arjarakhun, gave the order for the statue’s construction. The building of this memorial was financed in part by realistic Buddhists. This monument has drawn a lot of attention to the area because it is visible from a distance.
Kita no Miyako Park’s Dai Kannon, JapanÂ
The statue, which was constructed in 1989, depicts Kannon. From 1989 to 1991, this monument, which is situated in Hokkaido, Japan, was the tallest in the world. Mother of All Asia – Tower of Peace (88 m): This is the tallest statue in the world of the Virgin Mary and the highest point in the Philippines. in 2021.
Often referred to as the Hokkaido Kannon or the Byakue Kannon, the Dai Kannon at Kita no Miyako Park is, along with the Grand Buddha at Ling Shan, the third tallest monument in Japan and the ninth largest in the world. At 88 meters (289 feet), it was once regarded to be the highest statue in the world when it originally debuted in 1989. It held the record until 1991.Â
The Motherland Calls, RussiaÂ
Europe’s tallest statue was unveiled in 1967. Volgograd, Russia is home to the Motherland monument. The tallest female statue in the world without pedestals is this one as well. One of the ten highest sculptures in the world and the tallest female figure in the world is called The Motherland Calls. It is an allegory of the Motherland calling on her offspring to resist the invader and carry on the assault. Because of its unique design—which has a sword raised high in the right hand—the monument is extremely complex structurally. On the other hand, the left hand is extended to gesture to someone.
