Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Hyderabad today to dedicate the 216-foot tall 'Statue of Equality,' which honours Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who lived in the 11th century. The Prime Minister will dedicate the 'Statue of Equality' in Hyderabad to the nation at around 5 p.m. He will also attend the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics' 50th Anniversary Celebrations (ICRISAT).

"I'm excited to be in Hyderabad today for two different programmes. Around 2:45 p.m., I'll attend ICRISAT's 50th Anniversary Celebrations, a significant institution that works on agricultural and innovation issues "PM Modi said today in a tweet. "At 5 p.m., I'll participate in the inaugural ceremony for the 'Statue of Equality.' Sri Ramanujacharya's spiritual thoughts and teachings inspire us, and this is a suitable memorial to him " he added.

The 216-foot tall Statue of Equality honours the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who championed equality in all aspects of life, including faith, caste, and creed.

The statue is built of 'panchaloha,' a five-metal alloy consisting of gold, silver, copper, brass, and zinc, and is one of the world's tallest metallic statues in a sitting position. It is mounted on a 54-foot-high base building called 'Bhadra Vedi,' which has levels dedicated to a Vedic digital library and research centre, ancient Indian scriptures, a theatre, and an educational exhibition featuring many of Sri Ramanujacharya's works.

Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami of Sri Ramanujacharya Ashram is the creator of the statue.

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