Top 10 tallest Hindu God's Statues in the World..

Human beings are constantly trying to imagine the Supreme Being (which is formless) in a form (murti or statue or idol) to offer worship, prayers, pujas and rituals. People want the murtis of gods to be the costliest, tallest and biggest. Here is a list of top 10 tallest Hindu God Murtis (Statue or idols) in the World. Currently the tallest Hindu murti is the Shiva at Sanga in Nepal which was inaugurated in 2010.

1,Shiva Kailash Nath Mahadev at Sanga in Nepal – 143 feet (45 meter)

World’s tallest statue of Hindu God Shiva will be inaugurated in Nepalon June 21, 2010. The 108-feet tall idol of Shiva is located at Sanga, which is on the way from Kathmandu to Banepa. Sanga is around 20 km from Kathmandu. The picture of the Shiva idol shows him holding a Trishul and one hand is in blessing posture. The murti (idol) is made of cement and can withstand minor earth quakes and strong wind.

The project is sponsored by Kamal Jain and is dedicated to Shiva who resides at Kailash which is further north of Sanga. The center and the park were the idol is situated has facilities like spa, yoga, meditation center, and nature walks.

Though the spot was not intended as a place of attraction, thousands of people are already thronging the place to have glimpse of the huge Shiva idol.

 2,Murugan Murti at Batu Caves in Malaysia – 140 feet (42. 7 meter)

Sri Subramaniar Temple or famously known as Batu Caves sits majestically about 13 km from downtown Kuala Lumpur. This 116 years old main temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan is lodged in a cave about 400 feet above ground level. Batu Caves is a set of caverns in the limestone rock hill which is recognized as one of Malaysia’s national treasuries in 2007..The Batu Caves Temple in Malaysia stands out as a monumental focal point of the significant contribution made by the Indian settlers in the development of Malaya and then Malaysia A flight of 272 steps leads up to the temple. The stairway is divided into steps which each lead to a landing. Along the balustrade of the staircase and at some of the landings that offers the least competition from their fellows, the resident long-tailed macaques hang around unceremoniously for treats for visitors. It is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in Malaysia and is also one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist attractions

3,Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami at Paritala nearVijayawada in Andhra Pradesh in India – 135 feet (41 m) 

Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami statue is the world’s  tallest statue of Rambhakt Hanumanji. The Statue of Lord Hanuman is 135 feet (41 meters) tall and located in the Paritala  town near by city Vijayawada , in Andhra Pradesh state, India. And yes, till date The Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami idol is the tallest idol in India.

The tallest Hanuman statue was completed in 2003 and open for public by inaugurated on 22 june 2003.  Many tourist both foreigners as well as domestic are visit Paritala town to pray Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami. The statue is appears from far away distance While you are travelling toward the Paritala village and all are looking very tiny when stand near the foundation of Statue. To see complete  idol of World’s tallest Hanuman you need stand approximately 15-20 meters away from foundation.

Shiva at Murudeshwara in Karnataka in India – 122 feet (37 meter)

Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. "Murudeshwara" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue, Murudeshwara beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple. The nearest airport to Murudeshwar is Mangalore International Airport at distance of 160 kilometre .Murudeshwar has railway station on Konkan railway route.

Shiva as Mangal Mahadev in Ganga Talao in Mauritius– 108 feet (33 meter)

Known as Mangal Mahadev, this Statue is the World's 3rd Tallest Statue of Lord Shiva. It is located near Ganga Talao (lake) in Mauritius Island. It stands 108 Feet Tall. The Mangal Mahadev statue has been inaugurated in 2007. The statue looks so huge and forms part of one of the high monuments in the world. Here Maha Shivaratri is celebrated every year and the Hindu makes a pilgrimage from their homes to this Auspiciously Tall Statue.

Hanuman Murti at Jakhu Hills in Shimla Himachal Pradesh in India- 108 feet (33 meter)

The World’s Second Tallest Statue of Lord Rambhakt Hanumanji is situated at the top of the famous Jakhu Temple of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The statue of Lord Hanumanji is 108 feet tall and located on the Jakhoo Hill, which is the highest hill of Shimla with a height of 2,455 meters (8,000 feet) above sea level. Yes, absolutely right, it is one of the world first tallest statues that founded at such a height above the Sea level.

 

The foundation stone of Hanumanji statue was laid on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 27th October 2008 by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Within a short time of 2 years, This World's tallest statue of Lord Hanuman was unveiled to public by Abhishek Bachchan and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on November 5th 2010 at a construction cost of Rs 1.5 crores with weighs 1,500 tonnes.

Hanuman Murti at Nandura in Maharashtra in India – 105 feet (32 meter) 

The Third Tallest Statue of Lord Hanuman is situated at Nandura in Buldhana district of Maharashtra. It is a Marvellous 105 ft tall statue with oustanding white looks. The Statue is near the National Highway no. 6 and can be very well sported of from there. The Statue is the only main tourist attraction for the small town of Nandura.  Have a Look at a few photos of the Holy Statue:

Shiva of the Har-ki-Pauri at Haridwar in Uttarakhand in India – 100 feet (30.5 meter)

The World's Fourth Largest Statue of Lord Shiva is located at the banks of river Ganga in the auspicious city of Haridwar. It is a fascinating idol of Lord shiva where in the Lord Shiva is in standing posture with a Trishul in his hand and a snake in his neck. It is a 100 feet Tall statue of Shiva i.e. around 30.5 meter tall. This makes it rank 4th tallest idol of shiva in the world. Well here are a few photos of it. Have a look at it...!

Ganesha - Chinmaya Ganadhish at Kolhapur in Maharashtra inIndia – 85 feet (26 meter)

The 66 feet Ganesha statue is the world tallest statue present in presiding deity of the Chinmaya Sandeepany Ashram situated on the Pune-Bangalore National highway 4, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The Chinmaya Ganadhish idol in Kolhapur seated on the 24 feet Dhyana Nilayam with the actual height of statue 66 feet, hence the Chinmaya Ganadhish statue stands 90 feet from the ground up and become a world tallest idol of Lord Ganesha. The Idol was constructed with  cement & concrete with a 18 month work of approximately 50+ skilled workers. The Lord Ganesha Statue was open for public on the day of the Golden Jubilee year of the Chinmaya movement 18th November, 2001.

The Sandeepany Ashram's world tallest Ganapati idol is not like the idols created during Ganesh Chaturthi but its  a permanent statue for worshiped whole years by the devotee.

Hanuman of Carapichaima in Trinidad and Tobago – 85 feet (26 meter)

Located in Carapichaima Trinidad, this 85-foot murti representing the Hindu Deity Hanuman is reputed to be the largest of its kind outside of India. The murti stands on the grounds of the Dattatreya Yoga Centre and Mandir. The murti took two years to construct and was consecrated in 2003.

Prepared & Collection by : M.Ajmal, Khan.