Kailashnath Mahadev Statue

Kailashnath Mahadev Statue (Nepali: कैलाशनाथ महादेव) is the one of the tallest Shiva temple.[1][2] It is second tallest Hindu deity after Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia. It is situated in Sanga, on the border of the Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchwok districts in Nepal, about 20 km from Kathmandu.

Kailashnath Mahadev
कैलाशनाथ महादेव
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
Location in Nepal
Coordinates27°38′46″N 85°28′29″E
LocationChitapol VDC, Sanga, Bhaktapur District, Nepal
BuilderKamal Jain, CEO of Hilltake Group of Companies
TypeStatue
MaterialSteel bars, concrete, zinc and copper
Height143 feet (44 m)
Beginning date2003
Completion date2010
Opening date21 June 2011 during Teej Festival
Dedicated toLord Shiva (भगवान शिवजी)
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The statue is 143 feet (43.5 m) in height was made using copper, zinc, concrete, and steel.

Design and construction

Designed to resemble images of the Hindu god, Shiva, and seen as a marvel of Nepalese engineering, the statue's construction began in 2003 and was completed in 2010. It was constructed mainly by Kamal Jain and "Hilltake", a company Jain established in Nepal in 1992 which deals with products such as water tanks. Nepalese engineers were involved in the construction along with one experienced Indian engineer specializing in the design and construction of large structures.

The statue's foundation is about 100 feet deep, which was necessary to anchor the structure into the ridge. Due to the threat of potential landslides, structures were also built for ground stabilization.

Tourism

About 5,000 visitors come to the statue on a weekday, and a significantly larger number visit on weekends, national holidays, and Hindu festivals.

Due to the number of visitors the statue has contributed to the religious tourism in Nepal, both locally and internationally, raised the economic activity of the local community, and has made an impact in the development of nearby villages.

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References
  1. "Nepal President to inaugurate 'world's tallest' Shiva statue". Zee News Website. 2010-06-12. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
  2. "World's 'tallest' Shiva statue ready". Ekantipur Website. 2010-06-13. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
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