 Statue in Mango meadows. | |
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| 9°44′39″N76°28′17″E / 9.744301°N 76.471517°E | |
| Location | Kaduthuruthy, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
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| Type | statue |
| Height | 9.144 metres (30.00 ft) |
| Completion date | 2015 |
The tallest Statue of Parashurama is located at Mango meadows Agricultural Theme Park, Kaduthuruthy, Kerala, India. [1]
The height of the statue is about 30 feet. Parashurama is the sixth avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism. [2] He is one of the chiranjeevis (immortal) of Hinduism and is believed to have lived during the Treta Yuga and Dvapara Yuga. He is also known as the father of Kalarippayattu. [3]
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Nellikkuzhi Kuriakose Kurian, also known as N K Kurian is the architect and visionary behind Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park in Kerala, India's first agricultural theme park. and a winner of the Garshom International Awards. Mango Meadows took over 14 years to complete and spans 30 acres of land, featuring an extensive variety of plants and trees. Mango Meadows combines agriculture and tourism to provide an immersive farming experience. The park is home to over 4,800 species of plants and trees, showcasing various sustainable farming techniques. Kurian advocates for preserving natural resources and biodiversity to ensure a sustainable future. Through Mango Meadows, he has created a model that integrates agriculture, tourism, and education to promote environmental sustainability.
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