Shri Hanuman Jakhu (Statue)
Shri Hanuman Jakhu, deemed to be as the Pride of Shimla, is a statue of Lord Hanuman situated under the periphery of Jakhu Temple on Jakhu Hill in Shimla. It is one of the tallest statues in the world with the height of 33 metres (108 feet).[1]
श्री हनुमान जाखू | |
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  Location in Himachal Pradesh  Shri Hanuman Jakhu (Statue) (India) | |
| Coordinates | 31.1012°N 77.1840°E |
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| Location | Jakhu Temple, Jakhu Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Type | Statue |
| Height | 33 metres (108 feet) |
| Beginning date | 2008 |
| Completion date | 2010 |
| Inauguration date | 2010 |
| Dedicated to | Lord Hanuman |
Legacy
The statue is built on the Jakhu Hill which is the highest hill out of the seven hills of Shimla. Its construction was started in 2008 and completed in the year 2010, inaugurated by Abhishek Bachchan, his sister Shweta Nanda, her husband Nikhil Nanda a business tycoon and the then Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Prem Kumar Dhumal. The statue is 108 feet tall and overlooks the city of Shimla. In comparison, it surpasses the Brazil's, Christ the Redeemer statue which is 98 feet tall. The statue towers high above the trees and is visible from several points in Shimla. The area around the statue has been developed so that visiting families can spend time comfortably here. A park is built with swings and slides is located nearby.[2]
Gallery
Shri Hanuman Statue during snow
Shri Hanuman statue height obeserving closely
Shri Hanuman Statue downhill view
Shri Hanuman Statue can be seen from The Ridge
Close view
References
- Rao, Jamuna (2 September 2017). "A forest spirit and rushing clouds". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- Jagdish Bhatt (4 November 2010). "World's tallest Hanuman statue at Shimla | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- "Stunning facts about Shimla no one told you before". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 18 March 2021.