"Adiyogi Shiva statue" has been recognized as "Largest Bust sculpture" in the world by the Guinness World Records.
Actually , Isha is a foundation which is recognized as non profit organization which offers yoga programs around the world which took initiative in social development, education, human empowerment and environment.It was founded and guided by "Jaggi Vasudev" simply called as "sadhguru". He is an indian Yogi, mystic and author.
This Adiyogi shiva statue was designed by ISHA foundation founder "SADHGURU" and built by isha foundation..
It is a 34 m. tall ("112 ft.") excluding plinth, 45 m. long (147 ft. ) and 7.62 m. wide (24.99 ft.) of "Indian deity" LORD SHIVA with white Thirunamam (sacred name of god) at "COIMBATORE " in the Indian sate of TAMIL NADU. It is located at Isha Yoga complex which houses the Dhyanalinga in Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu at the foothills of Velliangiri mountains ,a range in the Western Ghats.
This 112 feets (height of statue) particularly, represents 112 possibilities to attain the "moksha" (liberation) that is mentioned in yoga culture.It also symbolizes 112 chakras in human system.
This statue is for inspiring and promoting Yoga and is named Adiyogi which means first Yogi because Shiva is known as originator of Yoga.
A Linga called "YOGESHWAR LINGA" was consecrated through ceremony called "Prana pratistha" and is placed infront of Adiyogi statue.This south facing Adiyogi is also called as "Dakshinamurthy" and "Adi guru".
This main statue was inaugurated by present Prime Minister of INDIA , Narendra Modi on 24 February,2017 on eve of Maha Shivarathri. He also inaugurated the book "ADIYOGI-The source of yoga" written by Sadhguru and Arundhathi Subramaniam. Notable polticians at the inauguration are Tamil Nadu Governor C.Vidyasagar Rao, Tamil nadu Chief Minister Edappadi k.palaniswami, Madhya Pradhesh Chief Minister Shiva Raj Singh Chouhan,,Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara raje scindia, A.P Cief Minister N.Chandra Babu Naidu. Some Kollywood as well as Bollywood actresses also present at ceremony like juhi chawla , Kajal Aggarwal , Rana Daggupati .
A Song was also sung on "Adiyogi-the sorce of yoga" to mark the unveiling of the statue and was released on Youtube on 19 february,2017.
We will have lot of cottages specially who want to visit ,called isha cottages and also Nalanda Guest accommodations with all necessary facilities(audio and video internet connection).
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It is the best spiritual place and probably the most peaceful place in Coimbatore.Do visit and expereience theypu as i did myself.Pure Yoga meditation ,just visit to seek peace and reach your soul.
clean,green,calming,well organized.I would like to recommend everyone to go there atleast once and enjoy the vibe that they have created there.Loved the ambience and silence throughout adiyogi and dhyanalinga.peacful place to visit.
clean,green,calming,well organized.I would like to recommend everyone to go there atleast once and enjoy the vibe that they have created there.Loved the ambience and silence throughout adiyogi and dhyanalinga.peacful place to visit.
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