The Statue of Equality - Muchintal, Hyderabad

What is mean by 'The Statue of Equality'?

The Statue of Equality, also referred to as the Ramanuja Statue, is a statue of the 11th-century Vaishnavaite Saint Bhagavad Sri Ramanujacharya, he is Hindu philosopher, theologian, social reformer, and one of the most important exponents of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. The Statue of Equality is located on the premises of the Chinna Jeeyar Trust at Muchintal, Hyderabad. This statue was made in China and purchased by the trust to commemorate 1000 years since Ramanuja's birth. Costing an estimated around Rs.1,000 crore (US$130 million), the project was paid for through the donations of devotees.The Statue of Equality was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi on 5 February 2022. 

Why a Statue of Ramanujacharya? Why call it the Statue of Equality?

As per the officials/trust "The simplest answer would be…. It was the vision of H.H.Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. If the vision is so magnificent, imagine the personality that inspired the vision…awe-inspiring, to put it mildly. The Statue exudes the persona of Ramanujacharya

• Always calm, but ready for action
• An observer, but a social reformer
• A spiritual leader, but a revolutionary
• A constant inspiration, in his lifetime and also across the span of Time.

Born in 1017 CE, at Sriperumbudur, India, Ramanujacharya, is revered worldwide as a Vedic philosopher, social reformer and one of the most important exponents of Sri Vaishnava tradition.In his 120 year life, travelled across Bharat, understanding the way of life of all sections, at the same time, focusing on individual needs.

Read more about The Statue of Equality & Sri Ramanujacharya @ www.statueofequality.org