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Statue of Sita Mata

  • 21 Nov 2022
  • 2 min read

Why In News?

On November 19, 2022, Bihar MP Sunil Kumar Pintu said that preparations have started to install a 257 feet tall statue of Sita Mata at Radhopur Bakhri in Sitamarhi district of the state. Its construction work will start soon.

Key Points

  • It is known that the tallest statue of Sita Mata in the country will be installed at Radhopur Bakhri in Sitamarhi. It will be constructed by the Ramayana Research Council.
  • Sunil Kumar said that 18 acres of 40 decimal land has been donated to the council of Manhat of Radhopur Bakhri. Nearby farmers have also signed an agreement to give about 6 acres of land. In all, the council has so far signed an agreement for 24.39 acres of land. Discussions have also been held with the President and the Prime Minister in this regard.
  • He said that people of every religion and class are helping in making this statue in Sitamarhi. The country's first cultural embassy centre will also be set up here.
  • It is to be noted that the Rath Yatra will be flagged off from January 14 to promote the statue of Sita Mata to be installed in Sitamarhi. This rath yatra will tour the entire country.
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