Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
कैलाशनाथ महादेव | |
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in Sanga, Bhaktapur | |
Interactive map of Kailashnath Mahadev Statue | |
| Location | Sanga, Chitapol/ Suryabinayak Municipality Bhaktapur District, Nepal |
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| Coordinates | 27°38′46″N 85°28′27″E / 27.6461°N 85.4743°E |
| 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) |
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Kailashnath Mahadev Statue (Nepali: कैलाशनाथ महादेव) is the 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 20 km from Kathmandu.
The statue is 143 feet (43.5m) in height and was made using copper, zinc, concrete, and steel.