Adiyogi Shiva bust explained
Monument Name: | Adiyogi statue |
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Location: | Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
Designer: | Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev |
Type: | bust |
Material: | Steel |
Visitors Num: | 2.19 Million |
Visitors Year: | 2021–2022 |
Complete: | 24 February 2017 |
Dedicated To: | Lord Shiva as Adiyogi |
Coordinates: | 10.9724°N 76.7406°W |
The Adiyogi Shiva bust is a 112feet, 147feet and 25adj=midNaNadj=mid steel bust of Shiva with Thirunamam at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the "Largest Bust Sculpture” in the world.[1] [2] Designed by Sadhguru, the founder and head of the Isha Foundation, the statue weighs around .[3]
Adiyogi refers to Shiva (Shankara) as the first yogi.[4] It was established to inspire people towards inner well-being through yoga.
Description
Adiyogi is located at the Isha Yoga Centre. Its height, 112 ft, symbolizes the 112 possibilities to attain to moksha (liberation) that are mentioned in yogic culture, and also the 112 chakras in the human system.[5] [3] A linga named Yogeshwar Linga was consecrated and placed in front of the statue.[6] The Indian Ministry of Tourism has included the statue in its official Incredible India tourism campaign.[7] It is also the venue of a light and sound show about Shiva as a yogi, inaugurated by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.[8]
Inauguration
Adiyogi was inaugurated on 24 February 2017 by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. He also launched a companion book, Adiyogi: The Source of Yoga, written by Sadhguru. To mark the unveiling of the statue, the song "Adiyogi – The Source of Yoga" was released by the Isha Foundation, sung by Kailash Kher, with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi.[9]
Another 21feet statue of Adiyogi was unveiled in Tennessee, US in 2015 by the Isha Foundation, as part of a yoga studio.[10]
Adiyogi Divya Darshanam
Adiyogi Divya Darshanam is 3D laser show, narrating the story of the Adiyogi and how the science of yoga was given to human beings.[11] It was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind on Mahashivratri in 2019.[12] It is a 14 minute light and sound show, projected upon the Adiyogi Statue.
In 2020, it won the Mondo*dr EMEA & APAC Award for Technology in Entertainment in the House of Worship category.[13] [14]
Adiyogi Divya Darshanam happening Daily at 7 PM IST.
Other Adiyogi Shiva statues
In January, 2014, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev announced his desire to put Adiyogi Shiva statues in each of the Four Corners of India.[15]
A 112-Feet Adiyogi Shiva Statue at Chikkaballapur was inaugurated on 15th Jan 2023. The statue is set up along with eight Navagraha temples along with Bhairavi Temple at the Isha Yoga Centre at Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.[16]
On30 August 30 2022, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev visited, Baghpat. The Isha foundation desired to get land on lease for a Sanskrit School, Yoga Centre and a 68 m (242 ft) Adiyogi Shiva statue.[17] The statue will be built near the banks of the Hindon River located near Pura Mahadev and Hariya Kheda, Uttar Pradesh.[18]
See also
Notes and References
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/adiyogi-bust-declared-world-s-largest-by-guinness-book-of-world-records/story-3lqACHP7TUSz7Y8JklnxqM.html 'Aadiyogi bust' declared world's largest by Guinness Book of World
- Vincenzo Berghella, Chennai and Coimbatore, India, Page 68.
- News: Shiva as Adiyogi. Mathrubhumi. 17 February 2017. 27 February 2017. 24 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170224020751/http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/columns/jaggi-vasudev/shiva-as-adiyogi-sadhguru-jaggi-vasudev-1.1737657. dead.
- Book: Sadhguru . Adiyogi: The Source of Yoga . . 2017 . 9789352643929 . India . 2 .
- News: PM Narendra Modi to unveil first 112 feet Shiva idol at Isha Foundation. 24 February 2017. The Indian Express. 27 February 2017. Chennai. 26 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170226061438/http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/isha-foundation-narendra-modi-112-feet-shiva-idols-in-india-4536763/. live.
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- News: Maha Shivratri 2017: PM Modi unveils 112-foot Shiva statue in Coimbatore. 24 February 2017. Daily News Analysis. 1 March 2017. 2 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170302015105/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-maha-shivratri-2017-pm-modi-unveils-112-foot-statue-in-coimbatore-hails-health-benefits-of-yoga-2333914. live.
- News: A night that lit up thousand minds Coimbatore News - Times of India. Swaroop. Vishnu. The Times of India. 5 March 2019. en. 2020-03-05. 22 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210222185408/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/a-night-that-lit-up-thousand-minds/articleshow/68262177.cms. live.
- Web site: Prasoon Joshi and Kher Collaborate. 5 March 2017. 23 February 2017. RadioAndMusic. 2 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170302194313/http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170223-prasoon-joshi-and-kailash-kher-collaborate. live.
- News: 21-foot statue of Adiyogi unveiled and consecrated in Tennessee. India Post News - Breaking and Latest News Worldwide - Indian Diaspora. India Post. 6 October 2015. 6 March 2017. 3 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170303043059/http://www.indiapost.com/21foot-statue-of-adiyogi-unveiled-and-consecrated-in-tennessee/. live.
- Web site: 2020-02-21. 12 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 112-ft Adiyogi. 2020-10-31. Isha Sadhguru. en. 4 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804233228/https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/blog/article/12-things-about-112-ft-adiyogi. live.
- Web site: Team. DNA Web. Adi-yogi allows humans to evolve beyond their limitations: President Kovind on Maha Shivaratri *Now Adiyogi DhivaDharshan Happening Daily at 7 PM IST.* Latest News & Updates at DNAIndia.com. 2020-10-31. DNA India. en. 6 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201106214714/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/photo-gallery-adi-yogi-allows-humans-to-evolve-beyond-their-limitations-president-kovind-on-maha-shivaratri-2726461. live.
- Web site: 2020-05-12. Adiyogi Divya Darshanam Wins Prestigious Global Award. 2020-10-31. Isha Sadhguru. en. 4 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804205637/https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/blog/article/adiyogi-divya-darshanam-wins-prestigious-global-award. live.
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- Web site: 2022-10-09 . 112-Ft Shiva Statue, Navagraha Temples in the Works: Isha Foundation's 2nd Centre Opens in Karnataka . 2022-12-01 . News18 . en . 1 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221201040420/https://www.news18.com/news/india/112-feet-shiva-statue-navagraha-temples-in-the-works-isha-foundations-second-centre-opens-in-karnataka-6128731.html . live .
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