HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to dedicate a 216-foot tall statue of 11th century social reformer and saint Ramanujacharya to the world on February 5.

According to a statement released by Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji's ashram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the statue, which is advertised as the world's second largest statue in a sitting position, at the 45-acre complex on the outskirts of the city.

Donations from devotees all around the world helped fund the Rs 1,000-crore project. Sri Ramanujacharya's inner sanctorum deity is composed of 120 kilogrammes of gold to honour the saint's 120 years on earth. Further, On February 13, President Ram Nath Kovind will unveil a 120 kg golden statue of Ramanuja in the inner chamber.

The event will be co-hosted by Telangana Chief Minister Chandrashekar Rao and Chinna Jeeyar Swami and will commence on February 2. The event is likely to attract a number of additional chief ministers, lawmakers, celebrities, and actors.

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