Statue of Oneness: A Symbol of Unity and India's Spiritual Heritage
Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister , Shivraj Singh Chouhan, unveiled the impressive Statue of Oneness, standing at a towering 108 feet in the temple town of Omkareshwar. This monumental statue pays tribute to the revered Hindu sage, Adi Shankaracharya, a great philosopher and spiritual figure known for his profound contributions to Hinduism. Adi Shankaracharya’s teachings, particularly his explanation of the ‘Brahma Sutra Bhasya,’ which focuses on the concept of Oneness, inspired the creation of this unique statue. It stands on a 54-foot-high pedestal atop Mandhata hill beside the Narmada River and depicts Adi Shankaracharya in a walking posture, making it a one-of-a-kind worldwide. The ‘Ekatmata Ki Pratima’ or ‘Statue of Oneness’ project was undertaken by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation and Acharya Shankar Sanskritik Ekta Nyas. It was designed to endure extreme weather conditions, including strong winds and earthquakes, with an estimated lifespan of a...