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Cultural Renaissance
The coming times is full of new
opportunities and new possibilities,
and in this crucial period, the
thoughts of Lord Rama will be our
inspiration.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
Inspirational statues of
Parliament building have also brought back revered personalities
memories of the country’s golden age. On May
28, Prime Minister Modi installed the ‘Sengol’ Indians have immense faith and devotion in statues. This is why tall
(sceptre) linked with the Chola dynasty in the statues of great men and religious leaders are being installed across
new Parliament, marking a historic event for the country to introduce the new generation to culture, religion, and
the country. heritage and to convey a message of pride in their heritage.
During this period of cultural renaissance, n Statue of Unity: The World’s Tallest Statue
the country is working to revitalize faith The 182-meter statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the
centres of all religions. Himalayan culture and architect of India’s unification, built in Kevadia, Gujarat,
is the tallest in the world. It was inaugurated by Prime
Buddhist culture are being preserved. Even Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2018.
abroad, the resurgence of Indian temples and n Statue of Equality: World’s Tallest Seated Statue
the construction of new temples have become This 216-foot-tall sitting statue in Hyderabad is the
symbols of Indian culture. The Namami Gange world’s tallest statue in memory of the 11th-century
movement was created as an effort to rejuve- Vaishnavite saint Sri Ramanujacharya. He promoted the
nate the Ganga river. The Ganga is significant idea of equality in all spheres of life, including religious
not only religiously but also culturally. Import- affiliation, caste, and creed. On February 5, 2022, Prime
ant attempts have been made to elevate the Minister Modi unveiled this statue made of Panchdhatu.
cultural centres that have emerged along the n Statue of Prosperity
Ganga River. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 108-foot-tall
The Ganga holds not only religious but bronze statue of Bengaluru’s founder, Nadaprabhu
also cultural significance. Significant steps Kempegowda, on November 11, 2022.
have been taken to bring the cultural centres n Suheldev Memorial
developed along the Ganges to the global Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone
stage and banks to the global stage, as well of the Suheldev Memorial in February 2021 in Bahraich
as to establish the Ganga as Gyan and Arth district, Uttar Pradesh. He also remembered Suheldev’s
Ganga. Because of his attachment to culture contribution to the protection of Indianness.
and cultural roots, Prime Minister Modi has n Sant Tukaram Temple
personally visited the border areas, Kedarnath Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the temple
Dham, Badrinath Dham, and other religious of Jagadguru Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj in Dehu, Pune.
sites of other sects several times in the last 11 After the death of Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj, a stone
years, making significant progress toward the temple was built with 36 stone masonry but was not
revival of India’s diverse cultures. UNESCO has being operated as a temple. It also houses a statue of
acknowledged many cultural heritage sites in Sant Tukaram.
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