112-foot tall Adiyogi statue to be unveiled near Bengaluru on Sunday

The iconic face of Adiyogi, which is the "largest bust sculpture" in the world according to the Guinness World Records, will be unveiled at the Sadhguru Sannidhi in Chikkaballapura near Bengaluru on January 15.

Published on: Jan 10, 2023 6:26 PM IST

By Yamini C S

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Sadhguru's Isha Foundation is all set to unveil a new Adiyogi statue at the Sadhguru Sannidhi in Chikkaballapura near Bengaluru this month, a statement from the Isha Foundation said. The iconic face of the Adiyogi, which is 112 feet tall, will be unveiled on Sunday at 6 pm by India's Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

The Sadhguru Sannidhi is located near Nandi Hills, a popular tourist spot.

Other notable figures like Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Isha Foundation's Founder Sadhguru are also set to attend.

This Adiyogi statue is a replica of the one at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, the statement added. The Isha Foundation is also running a 21-day Adiyogi ratha yatra since the last week of December to invite communities from the surrounding villages where the Sadhguru Sannidhi is situated.

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After the unveiling, there will be a 14-minute light and sound show, called the “Divya Darshanam”, with performances by students of Isha Samskriti, a wing of the Isha Foundation, and musical ensemble Sounds of Isha.

The Sadhguru Sannidhi is expected to witness its first celebration on the occasion of Makara Sankranthi, the harvest festival, with thousands of people likely to participate.

“Sadhguru will consecrate the Yogeshwara Linga near Adiyogi as a manifestation of the five chakras in the human system. With the presence of theYogeshwara Linga, Adiyogi will become a living entity,” the Foundation said in the statement.

The Sadhguru Sannidhi will house a Naga shrine, the Adiyogi, Yogeshwara Linga, Linga Bhairavi temple and two theerthakunds or energized water bodies.

Those interested to participate in the unveiling of the Adiyogi can register for free on the Isha Foundation website.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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