The lotus on which the Ramanuja statue will rest will measure 27 feet in diametre. The dimensions are significant - they speak of the 24 tattvas, or principles of creation, with the 25th representing the soul, the 26th god and the 27th signifying the guru.
Ramanujacharya, says Jeeyar, believed that all were equal in the eyes of god and he fought for the equality of all - "not only for humans, but also for the birds, animals, trees and other creatures".
The ‘Statue of Equality’ crafted in China is conceptualised as a tribute to Ramanujacharya’s philosophy and teachings, and its installation will mark the launch of the 1,000th birth anniversary celebrations of the religious guru planned by Chinna Jeeyar Swamy and his religious trust.
“The containers with the individual parts of the statue are reaching Chennai port from China in the next few days. We have created accommodation for about 60 specialist Chinese workers, engineers and welders who will assemble the statue,” says Mr. Suryanarayana.
Nanjing-based Aerosun has shaped 700 tonnes of panchaloha into the gigantic statue of the Bhakti saint, right down to the sagging ear-lobes.
Ramanujacharya, says Jeeyar, believed that all were equal in the eyes of god and he fought for the equality of all - "not only for humans, but also for the birds, animals, trees and other creatures".
The ‘Statue of Equality’ crafted in China is conceptualised as a tribute to Ramanujacharya’s philosophy and teachings, and its installation will mark the launch of the 1,000th birth anniversary celebrations of the religious guru planned by Chinna Jeeyar Swamy and his religious trust.
“The containers with the individual parts of the statue are reaching Chennai port from China in the next few days. We have created accommodation for about 60 specialist Chinese workers, engineers and welders who will assemble the statue,” says Mr. Suryanarayana.
Nanjing-based Aerosun has shaped 700 tonnes of panchaloha into the gigantic statue of the Bhakti saint, right down to the sagging ear-lobes.
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