The making of the Statue of Belief
The brain behind the creation of the tallest idol of Lord Shiva was the chairman of the Miraz group Mr. Madan Paliwal. He had this idea at his discretion for developing Nathdwara as a famous tourist spot. He had envisioned this idol to be a tourist attraction and planned and executed the making of the structure at the Ganesh tekri on a hill lock. This vision was further taken ahead by the art studio Mathuram Art who outstructured the idol of lord Shiva which is 369 ft high.
There were several vendors on this project who worked together to bring to life the idea of the tallest idol. The Final contract was given to Shapoorji Pallonji E&C for the construction of the statue and the other facilities in the complex. The spot where the idol is built and placed is called the Trinetra Chowk. The construction work of the statue and the other amenities started in 2016. Though the construction work of the Vishwa Swaroopam was completed by 2020; it was unveiled and inaugurated on 29th October, 2022 after the completion of all the work done nearby.
The description of the idol
The statue of belief is sculpted and structured in a calm, poise and meditative manner. The idol of Lord Shiva is seen in a sitting position with his left leg over the right knee and is seen holding a trishul in his left hand. The statue of belief’s face is seen in a peaceful and meditative state and the statue is seen in a different shade of copper. The whole construction of the idol from scratch started from 2011 and the whole construction was completed in 2020. The statue of belief is so tall that it can be spotted from 20 km away.
The inner side of the statue has a public viewing galleries and an exhibition hall which hoist paintings and images which can be viewed and seen by the visitors at different levels of height at 20 ft (6.1m), 110 ft (34m) and 270 ft (82m). The installation process also includes an idol of Nandi that is 25 ft tall and 37 ft(11m) long. The whole land that is allotted for the installation is around 16 acres and on this piece of land, there is a parking facility, three herbal gardens, a food court where the visitors can relish tasty dishes, a laser fountain, an area for handicraft shops, viewing platforms, musical fountains, a souvenir shop and a pond. There is a mini train also available that can be used by the visitors for a quick local sightseeing. The idol is built so strong that it can withstand strong winds and also bear the tremors of the earthquake. There is a water jet also at the head of the Statue of Belief which represents the river Ganga flowing from the jata of lord Shiva.
The visiting hours and the ticket prices of the Statue of Belief
Visiting Hours:
To plan your visit to the Status of Belief, here are the visiting hours:
- Morning: 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Ticket Prices (for Indian and Foreign Citizens)
For visitors below 12 years old:
- Entry fees: Rs.100 (Indian), Rs.150 (Foreign)
- Entry fee + 280 ft. + 270 ft. + Glass Bridge: Rs.200 (Indian), Rs.250 (Foreign)
- Entry fee + 280 ft. + 270 ft. + Glass Bridge + Jalabhishek: Rs.750 (Indian), Rs.1000 (Foreign)
For visitors above 12 years old:
- Entry fee: Rs.200 (Indian), Rs.300 (Foreign)
- Entry fee + 280 ft. + 270 ft. + Glass Bridge: Rs.400 (Indian), Rs.500 (Foreign)
- Entry fee + 280 ft. + 270 ft. + Glass Bridge + Jalabhishek: Rs.1500 (Indian), Rs.2000 (Foreign).
Spend a whole day at Vishwas Swaroopam
When you visit the Statue of Belief, you will see a lot of sights and activities that can be explored and enjoyed by you and your family. When you visit the Statue of Belief, you will see a lot of activities that can be explored by you. These activities include Kailasha which is a snow park, 3D projection mapping, Go Karting, Bungee Jumping, Jalaabhishek from 351 ft, there is a glass walkway at 280 ft, maze garden and many more activities that can be explored and enjoyed by you.
These activities are chargeable and open from morning 8am to 10pm. There is a food court that is made available for the visitors to come and enjoy a full day filled with different activities. You can come here with your family and enjoy a whole day of Picnic with them.
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