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Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas" as
its motto, that today in India, pucca houses, Ujjwala free
connections, free treatment facilities up to Rs 5 lakh or
free electricity connections, Jan Dhan Schemes like bank
accounts, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan have strengthened
the dalits, backward, and deprived sections. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi expressed happiness over the installation
of this statue in Hyderabad on the auspicious occasion
of Basant Panchami,and said, "India is embodying human
energy and inspiration through this grand giant statue of
Jagadguru Shri Ramanujacharya ji." This Ramanujacharya ji
statue represents his wisdom, detachedness, and ideals. The
Statue of Equality was unveiled as part of Ramanujacharya's HOME MINISTER AMIT SHAH ALSO
ongoing 1000th birth anniversary celebrations as part of the VISITED THE STATUE OF EQUALITY
12-day Sri Ramanuja Millennium Celebrations. On February 8, Union Home and
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah paid tribute
RAMANUJACHARYA PROMOTED THE IDEA OF EQUALITY to the great saint Sri Ramanujacharya at
Ramanujacharya is a follower of the Hindu Bhakti the Statue of Equality in Hyderabad. The
tradition, which advocates equality in all aspects of life, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation
including faith, caste, and creed. With the spirit of every also spoke at Shri Ramanujacharya's
human being, he worked tirelessly for the upliftment of birth millennium celebrations, saying that
the people, regardless of nationality, gender, race, caste, followers of any faith or sect should come
or creed. He was born in 1017 A.D. and died in 1137 here once because, ultimately, the root of
A.D. He was born in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, into a all salvation lies in the shelter of Sanatan
Brahmin family and was a devotee of Varadaraja Swami. Dharma.
He established the Vishishtadvaita principle by integrating
Dvaita and Advaita. This theory's adherents have a tika THIS RAMANUJACHARYA STATUE IS
with two straight lines on their forehead and always wear VERY SPECIAL
the conch shell symbol on their shoulders. This 216-foot-tall statue is made of
"Panchdhatu," which consists of gold, silver,
TELUGU CULTURE EMPOWERED INDIA'S DIVERSITY copper, brass, and zinc, and is one of the
The spread of Telugu culture is centuries old, with many world's tallest metal statues in a sitting
great kings and queens being its flag bearers. Be it the position. The surface on which this idol is built
Satavahanas, the Kakatiyas or the Vijayanagara Empire, all stands 54 feet tall and is known as Bhadra
have raised the flag of Telugu culture. Telugu culture has Vedi. The complex includes a Vedic digital
been enriched by great poets. Last year, the 13th-century library and research centre, ancient Indian
Kakatiya Rudreshwar-Ramappa temple in Telangana texts, a theatre, and an educational gallery with
was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The World information about Ramanujacharya's works.
Chinna Jeyar Swami of Sri Ramanujacharya
Tourism Organization has rated Pochampally as the Ashram designed the statue.
best tourist village in India. The skill of the women of THE NEW ATTRACTION IN HYDERABAD
Pochampally is world famous in the form of Pochampally The statue of Ramanujam will be a new
sarees. The Telugu film industry has also been discussed attraction for tourists visiting Hyderabad.
worldwide, not just in Telugu-speaking areas. As the This statue, in addition to the Yadadri
Prime Minister said, "Its creativity has spread from the temple, will draw Vishnu devotees and other
silver screen to OTT platforms." There is a great deal of tourists. As a result, the number of tourists
appreciation outside of India as well. The dedication of visiting Hyderabad will rise. PM Narendra
Telugu-speaking people towards their art and culture is an Modi also took part in the "Purnahuti" of the
inspiration to all. "Vishwakasen Ishti Yagya."

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