Model of world's largest Hindu temple unveiled in Bihar

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IANS | Nov 13, 2013, 07.57 PM IST

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday unveiled a model of the world's largest Hindu temple with a towering height of 405 feet and a hall with a seating capacity of 20,000 people, to be built in the state.

The model of the proposed Virat Ramayan Mandir was unveiled by Nitish Kumar in the presence of Dwarka Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati in Patna, said Acharya Kishore Kunal, secretary of Patna-based cash rich Mahavir Mandir Trust that is undertaking the ambitious project.

The temple will be built at Janki Nagar near Kesaria in West Champaran district, about 125km from here. It will cost over Rs 500 crore.

Kunal, the man behind the mega project, said the construction will commence soon.

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[OregonBlue]

1. Looks a lot like Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

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2. You have a good eye.

The Virat Ramayan Mandir will be almost double the height of the world famous 12th century Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, which is 215 feet high, he said.

The complex will comprise 18 temples with high spires while and its Shiv temple would have the largest Shivling in the world, another distinction.

If completed, this will replace it as the world's largest religious monument after 900 years.

[OregonBlue]

3. Been to Angkor many times. Love, love, love it. Will want to go to Virat Ramayan Mandir. It will

be spectacular. Only thing is, it's not the size of Angkor which boggles the mind, it's the age and of course the setting in the jungle. It's very touristy now but nothing can take away from the "presence".

[dimbear]

4. India, not a wealthy country, needs to shop wisely.

With an economy the size of California, and a population larger than Africa, India needs to be a value shopper. It's like the tough decisions we face as motorists--that dashboard crucifix or.............. brakes?

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5. I see your point but I expect things were harsher when Angkor Wat was built.

Now it's a World Heritage site. The dilemma of human endeavor.