Archive · 6 Aug 2025
51-Foot Lord Ram Statue Inaugurated in Canada
A really big statue of Lord Ram, who is an important figure in Hinduism, was put up in Canada.
It's 51 feet tall and made by an artist named Naresh Kumar Kumawat.
The statue is on a tall base and made to handle strong winds.
The artist hopes the statue will be a place where people can feel connected to their culture and faith, and that it will inspire future generations.
The opening celebration had a parade and special ceremonies.
A 51-foot statue of Lord Ram was inaugurated in Mississauga, Canada.
The statue, designed by Naresh Kumar Kumawat, is the tallest of Lord Ram in North America.
The statue is made of fiberglass with a steel frame and sits on a seven-foot pedestal.
The inauguration included a 1.9 km shobha yatra and traditional rituals.
The sculptor hopes the statue will be a symbol of devotion and cultural pride.
- Who
- Naresh Kumar Kumawat sculpted the statue.
- What
- Inauguration of a 51-foot statue of Lord Ram.
- When
- August 4
- Where
- Hindu Heritage Centre in Mississauga, Canada.
- Why
- To serve as a symbol of devotion, cultural pride, and unity.
- Statue Height
- 51 feet
- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Artist
- Naresh Kumar Kumawat
- Material
- Fiberglass with steel frame
- Inauguration Date
- August 4
- Commissioned by
- Laj Prasher