This image shows the Statue of Unity. It is the world's tallest statue - said to be almost twice the size of the Statue of Liberty.
It is said to have cost $422 million to build and took five years to complete. Certainly a marvel of the modern world. It stands 597 ft. (182 meters). It is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It depicts Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), who was the first deputy prime minister and home minister of independent India and an adherent of Mahatma Gandhi. Patel was highly respected for his leadership in uniting 562 princely states of India to form the single Union of India. The statue is located in Gujarat on the Narmada River in the Kevadiya colony, facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam 100 kilometres (62mi) southeast of the city of Vadodara.
The project was first announced in 2010, and construction started in October 2013 by Indian company, Larsen & Toubro, with a total construction cost of (US $422 million). It was designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutarand was inaugurated by the Prime Ministerof India, Narendra Modi, on 31 October 2018, the 143rd anniversary of Patel's birth.
The concrete towers, which form the statue's legs, contain two elevators each. Each lift can carry 26 people at a time to the viewing gallery in just over 30 seconds. The gallery is located at a height of 153 metres (502ft) and can hold up to 200 people.
I didn't even know about this monument. Awesome as it is, I'd have rather, all that money been spent helping the poor, sick, homeless and disabled. It is still amazing, anyone could build such a thing.
@Fairydust It just seems impossible that anyone could make something that tall and look so perfect. I can't believe I never knew about it. Never even heard of it! smh
@LadyGrace same I only seen it recently, it’s huge, I agree the money would be better spent feeding the hungry, but we live in a world that doesn’t care (leaders) But they care enough to get us all Vaccinated lol 😂 ☠️ 💰 funny that.
