Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually unveiled the tallest Hanuman statue in the State at the Sri Seetharamaswamy temple at Punkunnam in Thrissur. The Prime Minister also unveiled 22-carat gold-covered sopanam at the temple. Mr. Modi addressed devotees virtually via a live link.
In his address, Prime Minister said: “Thrissur has long been considered the cultural capital of Kerala, a place where tradition, spirituality, festivals, and arts converge. The Sri Seetharamaswamy temple is a testament to this rich cultural heritage. Today, it gives me great pleasure to dedicate the golden sopanam to Lord Seetharam, Swami Ayyappan and Lord Shiva. As we celebrate this Kumbabishekam, we are reminded that where there is Sri Seetharam, there is also Hanuman, and the magnificent 55-ft Hanuman statue we unveil today will surely bless the devotees.”
The Hanuman statue, which is 35 ft tall, has a 20-ft tall base. Altogether it is 55 ft tall.
