Largest Shiva Statue in the world

Kailashnath Mahadev Statue

Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the world's tallest Shiva statue. It is situated in Sanga, on the border of the Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchwok districts in Nepal, about 20 km from Kathmandu.The statue is 144 feet (44 m) in height, and was made using copper, zinc, concrete, and steel.

According to the List of statues by height, Kailashnath Mahadev is the world's fortieth-tallest statue, four places after the Statue of Liberty. The statue's foundation is about 100 feet deep, which was necessary to anchor the structure into the ridge.

Due to the threat of potential landslides, structures were also built for ground stabilization. Nepalese engineers were involved in the construction along with one experienced Indian engineer specializing in the design and construction of large structures.

About 5,000 visitors come to the statue on a weekday, and a significantly larger number visit on weekends, national holidays, and Hindu festivals.Due to the number of visitors the statue has contributed to the religious tourism in Nepal, both locally and internationally, raised the economic activity of the local community, and has made an impact in the development of nearby villages.