India's 'Statue of Unity' becomes the tallest statue in the world; here is how it fares against other structures
The Statue of Unity, formed in the memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and inaugurated on his birth anniversary 31 October, has become the tallest statue in the world. Here are some other tall structures around the world and their significance: Spring Temple of Buddha, China Built between 1997 and 2008, the massive copper Spring Temple Buddha derives its name from the nearby Tianrui hot spring whose water is known for its curative properties. The Gautama Buddha statue stands on a 13.5-metre throne located in the village of Khatakan Taung, near Monywa, Myanmar. The Great Buddha, Thailand Also known as; The Big Buddha, The Big Buddha of Thailand, Phra Buddha Maha Nawamin, and Mahaminh Sakayamunee Visejchaicharn; it is located in the Wat Muang Monastery in Ang Thong Province.
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