PM Modi on unveiled a 112-foot tall bust of Adiyogi Shiva at the Isha Foundation at the foothills of Velliangiri mountains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on unveiled a 112-foot tall bust of Adiyogi Shiva at the Isha Foundation at the foothills of Velliangiri mountains. The bust, made of steel, weighs 500 tonnes and it took 2.5 years to design it and in eight months to build it. This is the tallest bust in the planet, recognizing the first yogi's unparalleled contribution to humanity. The iconic bust symbolizes liberation, representing the 112 ways in which one can attain to one's ultimate through the science of yoga. As a tribute to Adiyogi, the Prime Minister also lighted the sacred fire to commence the Maha Yoga Yagna across the world.
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has included the consecration of this glorious face in its official 'Incredible India' campaign as a destination. Extolling the ancient Indian discipline of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for efforts to protect nature and mould human activities to bring them in sync with ecological surroundings.
He also termed unity in diversity as the speciality and strength of the Indian culture. "This (Maha Shivaratri celebrations) symbolises a spirit of vigilance, that we have to protect nature and mould our activities in sync with our ecological surroundings," he said addressing a gathering after unveiling a mammoth 112 feet bust of 'Adiyogi" Lord Shiva at Isha Yoga Foundation here.
Underlining the need for peaceful coexistence, Modi said, "Lord Shiva is everywhere" and referred to the bull, peacock and mouse that were the vehicles of the Lord and his sons -- Ganapathy and Karthik. He also talked about the venomous snake Vasuki curled around Shiva's neck to emphasise the importance of peaceful coexistence.
However, one person who seemed to have a problem with PM Modi’s presence at the event was Congress leader Digvijaya Singh who wrote on Twitter: “Should PM participate in such a function?" Many on Twitter felt that the criticism was wrong and slammed Digvijaya Singh.
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