Known as the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is honored by the nation's much-discussed Statue of Unity. On Sadhu Bet Island, which is near to the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River, lies the 182 meter-tall (597 ft) Statue of Unity.
The Statue of Unity, the highest statue in the world, is about four times as tall as Christ the Redeemer in Brazil and twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty in New York. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Statue of Unity on October 31, 2018, the 143rd anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth.
Making of Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity is situated in a beautiful area that overlooks the Sardar Sarovar Dam, which is 3.2 kilometers from the statue and is surrounded by the Vindhyachal and Satpuda Mountain ranges. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's belief in and vision for unity, good government, growth, and patriotism are reflected in the Statue of Unity.
The Statue of Unity's construction began in October 2013 despite its announcement being made in 2010. Scarp materials gathered from all over the nation were used to build the Statue of Unity. The statue was created by Indian sculptor Ram V Sutar, and it was built by Larsen & Toubro. Over 250 engineers and close to 3,000 employees contributed on this project. The Statue of Unity's construction cost approximately Rs 2,700 crores in total. A 12-kilometer-long man-made lake surrounds the Statue of Unity, which is situated on a plot of land that is larger than two acres.
Characteristics of Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity is 54 meters taller (182 meters) than the Spring Temple Buddha in China, which held the previous record (177 ft).
The Statue of Unity is divided into five zones, three of which are now accessible to the general public. The fourth zone is designated for maintenance, and the fifth zone is where the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's head and shoulder are located. A memorial garden, an exhibition space, and a museum are all located in the Statue of Unity's first zone. From the statue's base to the shin is the first zone. The third zone extends to a height of 153 meters, ending at the viewing gallery, while the second zone extends to the statue's thigh.
Statue of Unity Has a Positive Influence
The Statue of Unity, which is situated in Gujarat's Narmada area, has a significant impact on the state's tourism industry. Gujarat's real estate market has been greatly impacted by the presence of the largest statue in the world. The Statue of Unity was included in TIME magazine's selection of the top 100 locations for 2019. The infrastructural development in and around these places is being given major priority due to a rise in tourists. This region will experience a rise in business and residential real estate as connectivity and transportation are improved.
Timings for Statue of Unity
From Tuesday through Sunday, the Statue of Unity is open from 8:00am until 6pm in evening. Additionally, from Tuesday through Sunday, the laser light and sound show is available every day after 7 pm. Mondays are designated as maintenance days at the Statue of Unity. A ticket for an adult costs Rs 150, while a ticket for a youngster (aged three to fifteen) costs Rs 90. Keep in mind that only the official website, https://statueofunity.in/ can be used to purchase tickets for the State of Unity.
Mobile Application: Statue of Unity
To learn more about the Statue of Unity and the other adjacent tourist sites, it is a good idea for visitors to download the official Statue of Unity mobile app from the Google Play store or Apple store. Additionally, they can use the app to navigate to and from any other area in Ekta Nagar as well as identify locations on a map from their current location.
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