Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950) in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 ft). It is located on a river island facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada in Kevadiya colony, 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of the city of Vadodara. Statue of Unity The statue as viewed on 31 October 2018 Location of the Statue of Unity in Gujarat Location Kevadiya colony, Narmada district, Gujarat, India Designer Ram. V Sutar Type Statue Material Steel framing, reinforced concrete, bronzecladding Height Statue: 182 metres (597 ft) Including base: 240 metres (790 ft) Beginning date 31 October 2013 Completion date October 2018 Opening date 31 October 2018 ; 18 days ago Dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Website sta...