The gigantic dimensions of the "Statue of Unity" are reminiscent of epic fantasy formats such as "Lord of the Rings" or "Game of Thrones", where huge stone buildings from yesteryear spread awe. However, this larger-than-life replica by politician Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is a new work of architecture. The monument, designed by the Indian architect Ram Vanji Suthar, was recently completed after five years of construction and a cost of around 290 million dollars. At 182 meters, it is now the tallest statue in the world, almost twice the size of the Statue of Liberty and almost five times the size of the Statue of Jesus in Rio. And even if there were (and probably still) protests and various justifiable opinions against the construction beforehand, you have to admit when looking at the pictures that it looks crazy. In reality, the effect is probably even more impressive. More information about this immense structure can be found on its official website StatueOfLiberty.in.
The one who won over British leaders in the Satyagrah of Kheda and Bardoli, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the Bismarck of Modern India, who led the welfare of farmers. He is renowned as the architect of independent India, as he united all diverse 562 princely states to build one great Republic of India. Shri Narendra Modi decided to pay honorable tribute which will be cherished for centuries by the whole world and it will become a matter of pride for every Indian for this great man. Built in less than five years, it is the world's tallest, grandest and giant statue. It is a tribute to the man who united India, Sardar Patel.