MAHABALIPURAM, INDIA, December 19, 2025 (Organiser): In a monumental feat of artistry, engineering and devotion, the tallest Shivalingam ever carved from a single piece of granite is being transported from Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu to East Champaran in Bihar. Standing an astounding 33 feet tall and weighing around 210 tons, this magnificent monolith has been painstakingly created by skilled artisans over nearly a decade. Once installed, it will become the centerpiece of the upcoming Virat Ramayan Mandir, a mandir complex that promises to be one of India’s grandest spiritual landmarks. The story of this colossal Shivling began in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, where a rare block of “diamond granite” weighing close to 300 tons was sourced. Transporting such a massive stone over 435 miles to Pattikadu village, near Mahabalipuram, was no small task. Using a special multi-axle truck-trolley system, typically reserved for moving heavy machinery like turbines and reactors, the raw block was delivered to a team of 24 artisans.

Although the contract for the project was awarded in 2015, the actual carving began in 2022, after years of searching for the perfect stone, securing permissions, and setting up the necessary infrastructure. Guided by Vinayak Venkatraman, founder of Delhi-based Kris and Vi, along with his 73-year-old mother, Hemlata, and senior sculptor, Loknath, the team combined traditional hand tools with modern machinery to achieve precision, balance, and a smooth finish. The Shivling itself is a marvel of spiritual symbolism. Its structure is divided into three parts: the square Brahma-pitha, the octagonal Vishnu-pitha, and the round Shiva-pitha. The base is adorned with 1,008 miniature shivlingas arranged in 14 rows, earning it the name Sahasra Shivlingam. The entire project cost is estimated at around US$335,000, reflecting the immense labor, skill, and resources invested over years of meticulous work.

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