Kailashnath Mahadev Statue (Nepali: कैलाशनाथ महादेव) is the second tallest Shiva statue in the world.[1][2] It is currently the fifth tallest Hindu deity statue. It is situated in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur District in Nepal, about 20 km from Kathmandu.
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| 27°38′46″N 85°28′27″E / 27.6461°N 85.4743°E | |
| Location | Sanga, Chitapol/ Suryabinayak Municipality Bhaktapur District, Nepal |
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| Builder | Kamal Jain, CEO of Hilltake Group of Companies |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Steel bars, concrete, zinc and copper |
| Height | 143 feet (44 m) |
| Beginning date | 2003 |
| Completion date | 2010 |
| Opening date | 21 June 2011 during Teej Festival |
| Dedicated to | Lord Shiva (भगवान शिवजी) |
The statue is 143 feet (43.5m) in height and was made using copper, zinc, concrete, and steel.
Design and construction
editDesigned to resemble images of the Hindu god, Shiva, and seen as a marvel of Nepalese engineering, the statue's construction began in 2003 and was completed in 2011.[3] It was constructed mainly by Kamal Jain and "Hilltake", a company established in Nepal in 1992 which deals with products such as water tanks. Nepalese engineers were involved in the design and construction of large structures.[4]
The statue's foundation is about 100 feet deep, which was necessary to anchor the structure into the ridge. Due to the threat of potential landslides, structures were also built for ground stabilization.
Tourism
editAbout 5,000 visitors come to the statue on a weekday, and a significantly larger number visit on weekends, national holidays, and Hindu festivals.
Due to the number of visitors the statue has contributed to religious tourism in Nepal, both locally and internationally, raised the economic activity of the local community, and has made an impact on the development of nearby villages.
References
edit- ^ "Nepal President to inaugurate 'world's tallest' Shiva statue". Zee News Website. 2010-06-12. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
- ^ "World's 'tallest' Shiva statue ready". Ekantipur Website. 2010-06-13. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ "Kailashnath Mahadev Statue". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
- ^ "Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in the city Suryabinayak". in.worldorgs.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.