A 108-foot-tall monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu in his Vishwaroopam, believed to be the tallest of its kind in the world, is set to be consecrated through Prana Prathistha on Monday in Ejipura. The 420-tonne monolith, quarried from Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, was transported to the city in 2019 over a period of six months using a 240-wheel truck, overcoming numerous logistical challenges along the way.

The visionary behind the monumental statue is Dr B. Sadanand, a retired government medical officer, who began work on the project in 2010. Conceived as a symbol of spiritual unity and cultural heritage, the statue reflects years of dedication and meticulous planning.

Construction of the Vishwaroopam statue commenced in 2010, with the initial phase focusing on pre-erection works and the sculpting of the main deity along with Adishesha. The total cost of the project, including sculpture completion, polishing, crane operations, construction of the supporting framework, and other civil works, amounted to Rs 2.60 crore.

 Devotees in Ejipura have been gathering in large numbers to witness the long-awaited Virata Swaroopa of Lord Vishnu. Rituals, including homams began on Saturday, leading up to the main Prana Prathistha homam and the Mahakumbabishekam, which will be conducted on Monday.

The consecration ceremony will be graced by prominent spiritual leaders, including Sri Vishwaprasanna of Udupi’s Pejawar Mutt and Sri Abhinava Vageesha from Mysuru’s Parakala Mutt.

Those associated with the project explained that the sculpture is unique and distinct from previously installed forms of Lord Vishnu. The Shiva Keshava Swaroopam of the Supreme Lord features multiple heads and arms, symbolically representing Maha Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Skanda, Vinayaka, Narasimha, Anjaneya, Garuda, Agni, and revered Rishis and Munis.

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