Statue of Equality, Metallic statue in Muchintal, Hyderabad, India.
The Statue of Equality is a 216-foot (66-metre) seated figure of the 11th-century philosopher Ramanujacharya at Muchintal on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The golden panchaloha figure, a five-metal alloy, sits cross-legged on a lotus atop the three-storey Bhadravedi base building, which is 16 metres tall and rests on 36 elephants.
The figure was inaugurated in 2022 and honors Ramanujacharya, an 11th-century thinker who advocated for peaceful coexistence among people. His teachings influenced spiritual traditions across South India for centuries.
The temple complex features 108 small shrines modeled after sacred sites from ancient Hindu texts. Visitors can walk through the grounds and view each of these miniature temples, which relate to teachings about Vishnu worship.
The grounds open early in the morning and close in the evening, with slightly extended hours on weekends. Entry passes can be reserved online in advance, making access more convenient.
The metal components for the monument were shipped from China and arrived in over 1,600 individual pieces. Assembly on-site took roughly 15 months to fit all parts together and raise the finished figure.
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