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Modi Unveils 77-Foot Lord Ram Statue at Partagali Math as 550th Anniversary Festivities Continue

Goa is positioning the centuries-old Vaishnava seat as a spiritual-tourism hub.

Overview

  • Addressing devotees in South Goa, the Prime Minister cast the moment as a cultural reawakening and urged nine public resolutions spanning water conservation, tree planting, cleanliness, swadeshi, domestic travel, natural farming, healthy living with millets, yoga and sports, and helping the poor.
  • He released a special postal stamp and a commemorative coin honoring the Math’s tradition and community role.
  • A Ramayana theme park was inaugurated, while a museum and 3D theatre are being developed to connect younger generations with the Math’s heritage.
  • Organisers and the Goa government described the new installation as the world’s tallest statue of Lord Ram; the 77‑foot bronze figure was crafted by sculptor Ram V. Sutar.
  • The 11‑day programme runs from November 27 to December 7 with rituals and cultural performances, drawing senior leaders including the Governor and Chief Minister, who pledged to promote the site within a wider spiritual tourism corridor.