Tallest Shiva Statue Inaugurated

Our honorable Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr. Sharat Singha Bhandari inaugurated the 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva at Chittapol VDC-5, Bhaktapur, amid a function on June 21, 2010.

Mr. Jain has also contributed to constructing a park in the area. The park that spreads over the colossal statue of Lord Shiva is said to be the biggest in South Asia. The statue was constructed on the initiative of Mr. Kamal Jain on 75 ropanis of land which has a 32-bed Ayurvedic hospital, spa and meditation centers.

“The construction of such a huge statue of Lord Shiva in our country will be helpful for the development of both the religious and tourism sectors in Nepal”, said Minister Mr. Bhandari.

Posted on “In Focus”, 2010