Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue (Nepali: कैलाशनाथ महादेव) is the second tallest Shiva statue in the world. It is currently the fifth tallest Hindu deity statue. It is situated in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur District in Nepal, about 20km from Kathmandu.
कैलाशनाथ महादेव | |
| 27.6461°N 85.4743°E / 27.6461; 85.4743 | |
| Location | Sanga,Chitapol/ Suryabinayak Municipality Bhaktapur District, Nepal |
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| Builder | Kamal Jain, CEO of Hilltake Group of Companies |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Steel bars, concrete, zinc and copper |
| Height | 143 feet (44 m) |
| Beginning date | 2003 |
| Completion date | 2010 |
| Opening date | 21 June 2011 during Teej Festival |
| Dedicated to | Lord Shiva (भगवान शिवजी) |
The statue is 143 feet (43.5m) in height and was made using copper, zinc, concrete, and steel.
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