Statue of Equality

The Statue of Equality is a 216-foot (66-meter) metallic statue of the 11th-century Indian philosopher and social reformer Sri Ramanujacharya. Located in Muchintal on the outskirts of Hyderabad, it is the second tallest sitting statue in the world. The monument commemorates Ramanujacharya's teachings on equality and features replicas of 108 Divya Desams, a gold deity, and cultural facilities.

Visitors can view the massive seated statue of Ramanujacharya, explore replicas of 108 ancient Vishnu temples (Divya Desams), and see a 120 kg gold statue inside. The complex offers daily laser shows, musical fountain displays, and ritual services. Visitors walk up 108 steps to reach the main statue and can use self-guided audio tours to learn about the site's spiritual significance.

Inaugurated on February 5, 2022, the statue commemorates the 1,000th birth anniversary of Sri Ramanujacharya, an 11th-century Bhakti saint and philosopher who promoted social equality regardless of caste, gender, or ethnicity.

The monument symbolizes Ramanujacharya's teachings of equality and social justice. It serves as a major pilgrimage site featuring 108 Divya Desams and promotes spiritual tourism while honoring one of India's greatest social reformers.