Author: Agencies
Publication: The Economic Times
Date: June 21, 2010
URL: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Worlds-tallest-Shiva-statute-unveiled-in-Nepal/articleshow/6076066.cms
The world's tallest Shiva statue built by Indian businessman Kamal Jain has
been unveiled in Nepal today.
Built at the cost of Rs 8 crore, the statue
was inaugurated by Swami Shankaracharya Madhav Sharanji Maharaj of Badrinath,
India, at Sanga, a village situated in the east of Kathmandu.
The statue, which is made of cement, concrete
and iron is coated with zinc and copper, depicts Lord Shiva carrying a trishul
in his hand while a snake is resting on his shoulder.
Jain has spent six years and to build the
statute. Jain has also built a resort in the area which has a children's park,
restaurant, spa and health centre, yoga and meditation centre and the site
is expected to promote tourism.
