What is the story behind Statue of Unity?

Brief History: The statue has been built as an ode to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of independent India. He was responsible for uniting all 562 princely states of the country to build the Republic of India.

Will Statue of Unity turn green?

The Statue will gradually turn bluish-green, due to copper and oxidation process. In fact, the feet have already started turning green! Two elevators take visitors up to the Viewing Gallery housed in the chest of the Statue between the 2nd and 3rd buttons of the jacket.

Is camera allowed at Statue of Unity?

Use of face cover and mask is mandatory for all the visitors. No group photography within the premises is allowed. The visitors should follow the social distancing norms. The visitors should have to stick to time limits inside the attraction.

How many floors are there in Statue of Unity?

The statue proper, designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar, reaches nearly 50-stories tall and sits on a three-tiered base that boosts the height to its record-breaking status. The geometrically-sculpted base sits on its own riverine island and is connected to the mainland via a pedestrian and road bridge.

What makes the statue of unity so special?

The statue of unity is designed in such a way that it can withstand winds of 180km/hr. Further, it can withstand earthquakes of 6.5 Richter scale. Anyone can easily reach the place where the statue is built. There is a designer bridge that connects Sadhu island to the city. So, one can enjoy the boat ride.

Is the statue of unity the tallest figure in the world?

Before the Statue of Unity, New York’s favourite, Statue of Liberty, was the tallest existing figure in the world. However, the Statue of Unity is four times the latter when plinths are discounted. The Statue of Unity is around 182 meters in height, towering China’s Spring Temple Buddha Statue by 29 meters and Statue of Liberty by 89 meters.

How big is the statue of unity in Gujarat?

The statue and the support surround him occupies more than 2 hectares. There is an artificial lake built around 12 square kilometers. Narendra Modi has inaugurated the statue of unity in Gujarat. It is built in dedication to Sardar Vallabhai Patel, who is popularly known as the Iron Man of India.

Who built the statue of unity in Delhi?

The statue of unity was built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. The state government has spent around 2,989 crores for completing this project. The statue is a great blend of bronze and cement. It is made of 1700 tonnes of bronze. The statue has been filled with concrete cement of 180,000 cubic meters and structured steel of 6,500 tonnes.