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Top 10 Biggest Statues in the World
Monumental (adjective): Very large and impressive.
Depict (verb): To show or represent something in art.
Independence (noun): The ability to think, act, or live freely without being controlled by others.
Nirvana (noun): A state of perfect peace, happiness, and freedom from suffering or desire.
Ostentatious (adjective): Showy or flashy in a way meant to impress others.
Statues are monumental sculptures that can celebrate famous people, historical events, or religious figures. Here are the top 10 biggest statues in the world:
The Statue of Unity
This statue is in India and stands at 597.1 feet (182 meters) tall. It depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a leader who played a key role in India's independence.
Spring Temple Buddha
The world's tallest statue of Buddha can be found at the Zhaocun township of Lushan County in China. It is 420 feet (128 meters) tall and depicts the Cosmic Buddha standing on a lotus throne.
Laykyun Sekkya
The Laykyun Sekkya Buddha statues show Gautama Buddha in two alternate states, depicting the Buddhist scene of "Parinirvana" — the death of someone who has achieved nirvana during their lifetime. This statue is in Myanmar and is 380.6 feet (116 meters) tall.
Vishwas Swaroopam
Found in India, this statue is 347.8 feet (106 meters) tall. This copper-coated concrete structure depicts the Hindu god Shiva in meditation.
Ushiku Daibutsu
Located in Japan, this statue is 330 feet (100 meters) tall. It features Buddha and includes an elevator for visitors.
Guishan Guanyin
This statue is in China and stands at 324.8 feet (99 meters) tall. It depicts the Bodhisattva Guanyin with multiple hands and eyes.
Mother of All Asia
Found in the Philippines, this statue is 322 feet (98.15 meters) tall. It represents the Virgin Mary and houses chapels, theatres, shops, food halls and residential spaces, as well as a shrine to Pope John Paul II.
Great Buddha of Thailand
Located in Thailand, this statue of Buddha is 300 feet (92 meters) tall. While it may look like it is a fairly ostentatious statue, it is made of concrete and painted gold.
Sendai Dai Kannon
In this depiction, Dai Kannon holds something known as the Cintamani Stone — a wish-fulfilling jewel found in both Buddhism and Hinduism. This statue is in Japan and stands at 330 feet (100 meters) tall.
Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako Park
Found in Japan, this statue is 88 meters (288.7 feet) tall. It represents the goddess Kannon and was built in 1989.
These statues are remarkable for their height and significance, showcasing human ingenuity and devotion.
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Monumental (adjective): Very large and impressive.
Depict (verb): To show or represent something in art.
Independence (noun): The ability to think, act, or live freely without being controlled by others.
Nirvana (noun): A state of perfect peace, happiness, and freedom from suffering or desire.
Ostentatious (adjective): Showy or flashy in a way meant to impress others.