About Sardar Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was an Indian National Congress leader – until his death. Many historians like Ramchandra Guha, thinks it is ironic that Sardar Patel is being claimed by the BJP when he “was himself a lifelong Congressman”. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor alleged that BJP was trying to ‘hijack’ the legacy of freedom fighters and national heroes like Patel as they have no leaders of their own in history to celebrate.
Many opposition leaders see vested interests in the right-wing party’s effort to appropriate Sardar Patel and depict the Nehru family in a bad light. Built at a cost of Rs. 2,989 crore, the statue depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister, wearing a traditional dhoti and shawl, towering over the Narmada River. At 182-metre, the statue is touted as the World’s Tallest Statue – it is 177 feet higher than China’s Spring Temple Buddha, currently the world’s tallest statue. Iron was collected from all over the country for the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the Iron Man of India.
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About Statue Of Unity
About Statue Of Unity
Design & Architect
The Statue of Unity has been designed by renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar. Sutar was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2016 and Padma Shri in 1999 for his valuable contribution in the field of art. Sutar has designed more than 50 sculptures in his career all over the world including the statue of Mahatma Gandhi inside the Parliament complex. Depicting Sardar Patel wearing a traditional dhoti and shawl, towering over the mighty Narmada river, looking out towards the world as a commanding yet humble, unfazed, and unafraid leader.
Construction
The statue is a structural system consisting of two semi-elliptical reinforced concrete cores. It also has a reinforced concrete podium that acts as a base for the statue clad in bronze, supported by structural steelwork fixed on to the concrete cores. About 21,0000 m3 of concrete, 18,500 tonnes of reinforcement, 6500 tonnes of structural steel, and 1800 tonnes of bronze were utilized for the construction of the statue. It took 13 months for the design process and the actual construction was completed in just 33 months. The construction of the Statue of Unity was completed in 2018. Total cost of the statue of unity is around 3000 crore.
Farmers Contributions
Sardar Patel was called Loh Purush or Iron Man of India, because he stood strong and did not bow in to any kind of pressure in the way of Uniting Bharat. He always respects farmers and always with them when the British government harasses them. Sardar Patel was Loh Purush (Iron Man) and individual farmers also willing to contribute to the statue of unity. That’s why Narendra Modi offers farmers to contribute to the statue of unity by using farmer’s iron pieces into the statue of unity. Modi then made clear that it is not any piece of iron that he is seeking but a piece of iron from the farm equipment that has been used by the farmer in a village. This was collected from all over the country during the period 31st October 2013 to 26th January 2014.
The Challenges
Natural factors like wind and earthquakes posed stiff challenges. Situated right in the middle of the river Narmada, the statue is exposed to the tunnel effect of winds blowing down the river. Studies of wind patterns over the years revealed wind speeds of 39 m per second (roughly translated into 130 km/hr. ) could buffet the statue in a worst-case scenario. To arrest any sway of such a tall structure, two Tuned Mass Dampers of 250 tonnes each have been used. In any given situation, all the four corners of the base raft remain rooted to the ground.
Completion
After the hard work of 3300 people constantly for about 33 months, spending around 3000 crore, using 180,000 cu. m. of cement concrete, 18,500 tonnes of reinforced steel, 6,500 tonnes of structured steel, 1,700 tonnes of bronze and 1,850 tonnes of bronze cladding, The world’s tallest statue with the height of 182 meter is standing near river narmada facing side at sardar sarovar dam. The inaugural ceremony was held on 31 October 2018 (143rd birth anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel), and was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Inside The Statue of Unity
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Main Attractions of Statue of Unity
Sardar Sarovar Dam
8:00AM to 6:00PM
4 KM From SOU
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a concrete gravity dam built on the Narmada river in Navagam near Kevadiya, Narmada District, Gujarat in India. The Sardar Sarovar project was a vision of the first deputy prime minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Viewing Gallery
8:00AM to 6:00PM
0 KM from SOU
The viewing gallery at statue of unity has been designed in a way so that viewers can enjoy the natural surroundings. There are no obstacles or a glass installed on the facade of the viewing gallery. It has been kept…..
Museum
8:00AM to 6:00PM
0 KM From SOU
There is the Museum in Statue of Unity campus site in Gujarat’s Kevadiya colony to showcase recollection of history that made the dream of united India possible. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Statue or the Statue of Unity & the Museum was inaugurated near the Narmada Dam in Gujarat in 2018 by PM Modi on Sardar Patel’s 143rd birth anniversary
Valley of Flowers
9:30AM to 6:00PM
40 Km. From SOU
Valley of Flowers at Statue of Unity is one of the major Attractions Near Statue of Unity located at Kevadia Colony in Gujarat. At present in the first phase, the Valley of Flowers is developed in 250 hectares of the area; in the later phase it is going to develop in 3000 hectares the total area of the
Jungle Safari
8:00AM to 5:00PM
3 Km. From SOU
The Jungle Safari is a state-of-the art zoological park with a unique collection of indigenous and exotic animals, birds from various biogeographic regions in the world. It will take you through an adventurous trip to watch wildlife while enjoying scenic beauty that is only found at highlands near Sardar Sarovar Dam & The tallest statue “The Statue Of Unity”. This zoo provides entertainment
Arogya Van
9:00AM to 5:00PM
2 Km. From SOU
The Arogya Van – Santhigiri Wellness Center (Herbal Garden) at the Statue of Unity is a place where you can find medicinal and health-related plants. This attraction near statue of unity exhibits a wide range and variety of herbs used in wellness care for humans as well as some landscapes that
Butterfly Garden
9:00AM to 5:00PM
12 Km. From SOU
The Butterfly Garden along the banks of Narmada river, has been developed in a way to create an environment that attracts butterflies, creating a habitat for them. This Butterfly Garden Near Statue of Unity is designed with many plants and flowers of various colors in order to provide food
Ekta Nursery
9:00AM to 6:00PM
6 Km. From SOU
The Ekta Nursery at the Statue of Unity is an educational center that offers demonstrations on how to care for plants. It also creates jobs and opportunities for locals while spreading awareness about eco-friendly practices through its one million plant
Pet Zone
8:00AM to 5:00PM
3 Km. From SOU
Touch, feel, photograph and enjoy the experience of cuddling your favorite animals. It houses different exotic species of animals including Macaw, Rabbits, Guinea Pig, Miniature Pony, Turkey and Geese etc. The petting zone has been provided with exquisite landscaping which increases the visitors’ experience.
Dino Trail
9:00AM to 5:00PM
3 Km. From SOU
Recent excavations in the Narmada valley, have revealed that Rajasaurus Narmadensis, an endemic species of dinosaur, was existing in the Narmada valley during the Cretaceous period. The K-period spanned between the Jurassic period and the Paleogene Period.In the History – Rajasaurus Narmadensis is a species of carnivorous abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the late Cretaceous of India. Not many of us are
Nearby Attractions of Statue of Unity
Nilkanth Dham Temple
9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
40 Km. From SOU
Nilkanth Dham is one of the beautiful constructions established on the lands of Poicha. Poicha is a lovely Swaminarayan Temple that works over huge sections of land. It is dedicated to Lord Swamy Narayan. Nilkanth Dham is situated at the Narmada river. It is around 45 KM away from the Statue of Unity.
Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
110 KM from SOU
Established in 1982, the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Near Statue of Unity is made up of a mixed forest of teak, riverine forest and deciduous dry jungles that are inhabited by leopards, sloth bears, pangolins, barking deer and a number of birds and reptiles. Head northeast from Surat’s city to the border of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, where the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over 608sq km. It was originally established for the protection of sloth bears.
Garudeshwar Temple
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
12KM From SOU
Garudeshwar is a sacred place to all devotees of Lord Dattatreya. It is the place where Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Sree Vasudevananda Saraswathy Swami Maharaj took his Samadhi. The Samadhi Mandir is on the banks of Narmada river. Garudeshwar is situated to the south of Tilakvada and to the east of Rajpipla.
Laxmi Vilas Palace
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
88 KM from SOU
The Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, was constructed by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace. Lakshmi Vilas Palace was styled on the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture, built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost of £180,000 (₹27,00,000).
Zarwani Eco-Tourism
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
17 KM from SOU
Zarwani Waterfalls: Zarvani, situated amidst the Satpuda mountain range, is a popular spot among tourists and nature lovers from Gujarat. It flourishes to its full grandeur in monsoon when the waterfall attracts lots of tourists. Zarvani village is situated near the Narmada dam in Narmada District and is a part of the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary which has been declared as an Eco-tourism site.