MP News: 51-Foot Statue Of Lord Hanuman Installed In Chhatarpur; Saints Call It ‘One Of Its Kind’

· Free Press Journal

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): A 51-foot-tall statue of Lord Hanuman made of ashtadhatu (eight metals) and weighing around 171 quintals has been installed at Chhatarpur on Thursday.

The statue has been set up at Janray Toriya and religious saints and organisers claim it is a “one-of-its-kind statue in the world.”

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After the installation, the place has started attracting many devotees and local residents who are visiting to offer prayers.

Mahant Bhagwandas, the head priest of Nirmohi Akhada, said the statue was built after fulfilling his long-standing vow.

He said that when Lord Rama would be seated on his throne in Ayodhya and the long-running dispute ended, he would build a grand statue of Lord Hanuman in Bundelkhand. Now that vow has been fulfilled.

Bhagwandas also said that at Janray Toriya, Lord Rama is worshipped as “Ajanbhuj Sarkar.” This form shows the moment of the killing of Khar and Dushan.

According to him, such a form is not installed anywhere else in the world, which is why a special and huge statue of Hanuman has also been set up here.

Key Features Of Statue

  • Height: 51 feet

  • Weight: About 171 quintals

  • Material: Ashtadhatu (eight metals)

  • Location: Janray Toriya, Chhatarpur

  • Purpose: To show faith, devotion and a fulfilled vow

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The claim has also been supported by several saints including Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, the head priest of Bageshwar Dham, and Swami Ramswaroopacharya Kamtanath from Chitrakoot. They called it a matter of pride for the Bundelkhand region.

Boost To Religious Tourism

Locals believe the new statue will help increase religious tourism in Chhatarpur and the wider Bundelkhand region. More visitors are expected to come for prayers and sightseeing.

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However, the claim that it is the “only statue of its kind in the world” has started a discussion among experts. They say such claims need proper research and proof.

For now, the statue has become a symbol of faith and devotion and is quickly turning into an important religious spot in Chhatarpur.

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