A towering 51-foot statue of Lord Ram — said to be the tallest in North America — has been unveiled at the Hindu Heritage Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, drawing thousands of devotees and dignitaries to a landmark celebration of faith, community, and culture.
The awe-inspiring statue, inspired by the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, was inaugurated in the presence of Acting Consul General of India, Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh.
Several prominent Canadian political leaders, including Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez, President of the Treasury Board Shafqat Ali, Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, and the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, took part in the event.
“This is a spiritual gift to the community,” said Acharya Surinder Sharma Shastri, founder of the Hindu Heritage Centre.
“The installation of this murti is not just a moment of pride, but also a reminder that righteousness must always be the guiding factor in our lives.”
Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish called the unveiling “a landmark for Mississauga’s Hindu community,” acknowledging the cultural and spiritual significance of the installation.
The project was made possible through a generous donation by Indo-Canadian business leader Laj Prasher. Principal organiser Kushagr Sharma described the emotional magnitude of the event:
“To witness over 10,000 people come together in devotion and unity for the unveiling of Shri Ram’s 51-foot-tall murti was truly remarkable. This event was not just a celebration of our faith, but a proud moment for all Canadians who value cultural harmony and spiritual heritage.”
Crafted in Delhi and assembled in Canada over the past four years, the statue features a steel superstructure engineered to withstand wind speeds of up to 200 km/h and endure for at least a century. Thanks to its scale and strategic location, the statue is visible to passengers flying into Toronto Pearson International Airport — making it one of the first glimpses of Canada for international visitors.
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