90-Foot Hanuman Statue Unveiled in Houston, Third Largest in U.S.
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The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the 90-foot-tall Hanuman statue was held on August 18 at Houston, Texas. (X.com/@SaffronSunanda)
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the 90-foot-tall Hanuman statue was held on August 18 at Houston, Texas. The statue, named the "Statue of Union," is now the third tallest statue in the United States. The statue stands as a tribute to Lord Hanuman's role in reuniting Sri Rama and Sita. The colossal figure is located at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas, and has quickly become a focal point of global interest.
The visionary behind this monumental project is His Holiness Sri Chinnajeeyar Swamiji, who, during the ceremony, emphasized the significance of the statue in symbolizing the glory of Indian heritage and spiritual unity. He noted that this is not an isolated project but a realization of deep spiritual determination.
The unveiling of the Hanuman statue marks a significant addition to America's landscape of monumental statues, drawing attention from around the world and highlighting the cultural richness of Indian orthodoxy on foreign soil.
The visionary behind this monumental project is His Holiness Sri Chinnajeeyar Swamiji, who, during the ceremony, emphasized the significance of the statue in symbolizing the glory of Indian heritage and spiritual unity. He noted that this is not an isolated project but a realization of deep spiritual determination.
The unveiling of the Hanuman statue marks a significant addition to America's landscape of monumental statues, drawing attention from around the world and highlighting the cultural richness of Indian orthodoxy on foreign soil.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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