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The World Tallest Shiva Statue at Chaar Dham Temple Vrindavan

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05 May 2025

Lord Shiva is one of the highly worshiped figures in Hinduism, representing deep spirituality, knowledge, and peace. His different divine roles as a creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe beautifully depict the divine balance between life and death. Among the various divine representations of Lord Shiva throughout India, one of the most impressive can be found at Chaar Dham Vrindavan, where a statue of the deity has emerged as a prominent symbol of spiritual strength and calm. This holy site, designed to foster a tranquil environment for meditation and devotion, features a monumental statue and temple, establishing it as one of the most remarkable places of divine energy in the area.

The Majestic Representation of Lord Shiva Statue 

The tallest Lord Shiva statue, standing at a height of 175.6 feet at Chaar Dham Vrindavan, has recently received a Guinness World Record for the largest trident height of 187 feet. This tallest divine statue is one of the most celebrated statues of Lord Shiva Worldwide. The Lord Shiva statue has been crafted with the intense thought and visionary idea of craft and fine architecture which resulting in capturing thousands of devotees towards Lord Shiva's inspiring and peaceful figure. The divine statue represents the multiple roles of Lord Shiva, a creator, destroyer, and someone who is great at balancing, leading devotees towards the universal truths that fill you with energy.

Know the impressive measurements of the Divine Statue of Shiva

When Chaar dham temple was visioned then the idea of building the tallest lord shiva statue was already there to make the temple a symbolic divine place for individual retreat while Lord Shiva is the mascot of the temple, spreading its spirituality and balance of creation, destruction, maintenance, reflecting the cycling nature of the universe. whereas the Guinness record-holding trident made the devotees spellbound with its majestic beauty and representation of power through the trident.

  • Height of Lord Shiva Trident: The trident, a symbolic emblem of Lord Shiva, is towering at an impressive 79.8 meters (262'1').
  • Total Height of Shiva Statue: The statue is placed at an astonishing height of 53.5 meters (175'6''), 

The lord Shiva statue is a strong divine representation of strength, peace, divinity, and balance in the universe.

  • Total weight of the Shiva Statue:  The total weight of the grand Shiva Statue is around 11750 metric tons, clearly depicting the engineering excellence behind this tallest and mesmerising construction of Lord Shiva. The temple structure itself weighs 3995 metric tons, while the statue, gracefully placed at the top of the roof of the temple, weighs 3,480 metric tons, marking it as both an architectural wonder and the best envisioned engineering accomplishment in the world.

The statue's monumental size and detailed craftsmanship clearly represent Lord Shiva's divine presence, energy, and balance. The tallest trident and statue remind us of the balanced power that oversees the universe.

The construction of the Shiva statue at Chaar Dham Vrindavan was a long-cherished vision, with work officially starting in August 2023. Since then, the project has drawn devotees and spiritual seekers worldwide. Completing such an extraordinary venture is a significant milestone for the Chaar Dham temple and its founder, Dr. J C Chaudhry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The lord Shiva Statue height is 175.6 feet (53.5 meters), making it the tallest statue of Lord Shiva globally.
The record-breaking ceremony, i.e., the Lord Shiva statue, was inaugurated on February 10, 2025, in the presence of Smt. Hema Malini as the chief guest, and some known dignitaries and veterans: Mrs. Kamla Chaudhry, SSP Shailesh Kumar Pandey, Shyam Bahadur Singh, Mr. Narayan Das, and Swamy Narayana Theertha.
The lord shiva statue at Chaar Dham was awarded by the Guinness World Records for achieving the tallest Lord Shiva Trident of height 187 feet.
The statue was envisioned by Dr. JC Chaudhry years ago and constructed under the guidance of sculptor Naresh Kumawat Chaar Dham. The Lord Shiva and Maa Vaishno Devi statue is not the only one envisioned by Dr. JC Chaudhry; there are lord radha krishna and Lord Shani temples as well, which have been beautifully carved and have been noticed by devotees across the globe to see the temple's beautiful architecture.
The statue represents Lord Shiva's roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer, symbolizing the balance of the universe. The tallest Lord Shiva statue not only symbolises the peace and power balance, but also has a special place in the heart of devotees.

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