A new landmark of faith and Indian craftsmanship is taking shape at Koradi in Nagpur, where a magnificent 202-foot statue of Lord Hanuman Ji has been completed after nearly two years of dedicated work. Created by internationally acclaimed murtikar Naresh Kumar Kumawat, the monumental sculpture brings together traditional Indian sculptural artistry and modern engineering on an extraordinary scale.
The statue is expected to become an important spiritual and cultural destination once it is unveiled. The project is also being considered for a Guinness World Records nomination, particularly for its monumental design and the distinctive 67-foot Gada, or mace, incorporated into the sculpture. Any record claim, however, remains subject to official verification by Guinness World Records.
Rising 202 feet from ground level, the monument has a main statue measuring 162 feet 7 inches from the feet to the crown. One of its most striking features is the enormous 67-foot Gada held by Lord Hanuman. Its scale makes the mace one of the defining visual elements of the monument and is being presented as the tallest Gada incorporated into a monumental sculpture.
Behind the impressive appearance of the statue lies an equally remarkable engineering effort. The monument has an estimated structural weight of approximately 2,981.6 metric tonnes, incorporating around 1,178 cubic metres of concrete and 140 metric tonnes of steel. The statue has been constructed using an RCC structural system with an RCC skin and specialised protective coatings intended to improve its durability and ability to withstand environmental conditions over the years.
The project reflects the growing possibility of combining India’s traditional artistic heritage with contemporary construction techniques. Monumental religious sculptures have long been an important part of India’s cultural landscape, but projects of this scale require the expertise of sculptors, structural engineers and construction teams working together. At Koradi, artistic detailing and engineering precision have therefore been brought together to create a structure designed to be both visually imposing and structurally enduring.
For sculptor Naresh Kumar Kumawat, however, the significance of the project extends far beyond its height and engineering statistics. He described the creation of the 202-foot Hanuman Ji statue as a journey of faith, dedication and artistic responsibility. According to him, the monument represents an effort to bring devotion and Indian artistic heritage to life through contemporary craftsmanship and engineering.
Kumawat also expressed gratitude to the Shri Koradi Temple, Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule for their support in bringing the project to completion. He expressed hope that the monument would inspire future generations and serve as a lasting representation of India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
The statue’s location at Koradi adds another dimension to its significance. Known for the Shri Koradi Mata Temple, the area already has an established religious identity and attracts devotees. The addition of a monumental Hanuman statue could further strengthen Koradi’s appeal as a destination for religious and cultural tourism, while potentially creating a new visual landmark for Nagpur and Maharashtra.
The project also highlights the continuing relevance of large-scale public religious art in contemporary India. While the monument draws from the traditional iconography of Lord Hanuman, its construction reflects modern methods and materials. The result is an example of how ancient cultural themes can be expressed through present-day artistic and engineering capabilities.
As the statue awaits its formal unveiling, it is poised to become more than a towering structure on the Nagpur skyline. For devotees, it can represent faith and devotion; for visitors, an architectural and artistic attraction; and for the wider cultural landscape, a demonstration of India’s ability to preserve traditional craftsmanship while embracing modern engineering.
At 202 feet, the Koradi Hanuman Ji statue is undoubtedly monumental in scale. Yet its larger significance lies in the idea behind it: using contemporary craftsmanship and engineering to give enduring form to India’s spiritual traditions and artistic heritage. If its proposed world-record claims are officially recognised, the monument could gain international attention as well, adding another chapter to India’s long tradition of monumental religious art.