7 Visually Mesmerizing Murtis Of Hindu Gods Beyond India

Dattatreya Hanuman Murti, Trinidad: Overlooking the village of Carapichaima stands an impressive 85-foot-tall sculpture of Lord Hanuman. The Dattatreya Yoga Center and Mandir, where the statue is positioned, is constructed in the distinct Dravidian architectural style, well-known in South India.

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Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue in Bali, Indonesia: It reaches a total height of 121 meters. This statue was intended to become Indonesia's tallest, drawing inspiration from a Hindu tale about Garuda's quest for the elixir of life, Amrita. The statue is a representation of the Hindu God Vishnu and his mount, the Garuda bird.

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Mangal Mahadev Murti, Mauritius: It stands at a height of 108 ft, depicting the Hindu deity Shiva with his trident, at the entry point of Ganga Talao – a crater lake located in the Savanne district of Mauritius. This sculpture holds the distinction of being the tallest statue in Mauritius.

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Khlong Khuean Ganesh, Thailand: Lord Ganesha holds a significant place in the hearts of Thai people, instilling strong faith. As it is widely believed that worshiping Lord Ganesha leads to success; the construction of Ganesha Park, featuring the largest bronze Ganesha statue was undertaken.

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Parashakti Patchaiamman, Malaysia: The Sri Kathirvel Murugan Maha Parasakthi Patchaiamman Temple, situated in Taiping, Malaysia prominently features two grand statues representing Goddess Pachaiammam and Lord Murugan. The temple is famous for its brilliant architecture. It draws a large number of visitors every year.

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Hanuman Murti, USA: The tallest Lord Hanuman statue in the United States is located in Hockessin, Delaware. It is a massive 25-foot-tall representation of Lord Hanuman installed within its largest Hindu temple. The statue was meticulously crafted from a single piece of black granite.

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Ardhanarishwar Murti, Johannesburg: It is the tallest Hindu deity statue in South Africa and the world's tallest representation of the Ardhanarishvara form of Shiva. It features Lord Shiva on one half and Maa Parvati on the another. Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half-male and half-female.

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