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Last updated: October 2026 \u00b7 3 min read<\/em><\/p>\n

Standing beside the Narmada river in Gujarat, the Statue of Unity<\/b> honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel<\/b>, who united more than 560 princely states into India after independence. Here are 10 incredible facts about it.<\/p>\n

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10 incredible facts about the Statue of Unity<\/h2>\n

1. It is the tallest statue in the world<\/h3>

At 182 metres, it is almost twice the height of the Statue of Liberty including its pedestal.<\/p>

2. The height has a meaning<\/h3>

182 is the number of seats in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.<\/p>

3. It was inaugurated on Patel’s birth anniversary<\/h3>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled it on 31 October 2018, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).<\/p>

4. It was built in under four years<\/h3>

Construction by Larsen & Toubro began in late 2014 and finished in 2018.<\/p>

5. It has a steel and concrete core<\/h3>

A reinforced concrete core and structural steel frame are covered by bronze cladding panels.<\/p>

6. Iron was collected from farmers<\/h3>

A campaign collected used farm tools from villages across India as a symbolic contribution.<\/p>

7. You can look out from its chest<\/h3>

A viewing gallery at about 153 metres offers views of the Sardar Sarovar Dam and the Satpura and Vindhya hills.<\/p>

8. It is built to withstand strong winds<\/h3>

Engineers designed it to resist high wind speeds and earthquakes.<\/p>

9. It sits on Sadhu Bet island<\/h3>

The statue stands on a river island near the Sardar Sarovar Dam at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia).<\/p>

10. A whole tourism hub grew around it<\/h3>

Attractions include the Valley of Flowers, a jungle safari, a cactus garden, river rafting and a light and sound show.<\/p>\n

Visitor information<\/h2>\n
Detail<\/th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Location<\/td>Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Narmada district, Gujarat<\/td><\/tr>
Nearest city<\/td>Vadodara, about 90 km<\/td><\/tr>
Closed<\/td>Mondays (check official site)<\/td><\/tr>
Tickets<\/td>Book online on the official Statue of Unity website<\/td><\/tr>
Best time<\/td>October to March<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

How tall is the Statue of Unity?<\/h3>\n

182 metres (597 feet).<\/p>\n

Who is the Statue of Unity dedicated to?<\/h3>\n

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.<\/p>\n

Which is the second tallest statue in the world?<\/h3>\n

The Spring Temple Buddha in China, about 128 metres including its pedestal.<\/p>\n

Keep exploring<\/h2>\n