Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The Ironman of India

摘要

With the opening of the Statue of Unity, dedicated to the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India just made its entry into the club of the tallest statues in the world. Finally, a fitting tribute to the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - The Statue of Unity. The world's tallest statue is truly a must-visit. Standing head and shoulders above the rest at a jaw-dropping 182 metres, it is nearly twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. Standing in front of this marvel of imagineering is sure to evoke feelings of awe and pride. Two lifts that go up to the Viewing Gallery at the statue's chest level yield an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the statue site. The site has been conceived of as a memorial to one of the greatest nation-builders, Sardar Patel. It was his charismatic leadership that was able to knit together the diverse parts of the nation into one unified whole. Attractions like the Museum, Audio-Visual Gallery, Sound and Light Show, Exhibition Centre, Earth Wall, Valley of Flowers Garden, among others, play on the theme of Unity in Diversity to honour the legacy of this tall stalwart.