The Statue of Equality is dedicated to Swami Ramanujacharya and is located in Muchintal, Srirramnagar, Shamshabad, Telangana, near Hyderabad city. The Statue of Equality was constructed at a cost of Rs. 216 crore. The total cost of the project is approximately Rs. 1000 crore.
Muchintal Temple
The inauguration of the Statue of Equality was done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 5, 2022.
The height of the Statue of Equality is 216 feet from the ground. Also, it is the second-largest sitting statue in the world, following the Great Buddha Statue in Thailand, which is the first-largest sitting statue. Know more about ticket booking, entry fees, timings, facts, news, and more.
Statue of Equality Height
Samantha Murthy Statue Height is 216 feet from the ground. While the height of the statue of Sri Ramanujacharya is 108 feet.

The height of Bhadradevi is 54 feet, that of Trivandrum is 135 feet and that of Padmapitham is 27 feet. The width of the eyes is 6.5 feet and the height is 3 feet.

Important Facts About the Muchintal Temple
Samatha Murthy Statue | Details |
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Total height of the Statue of Equality | 216 Feet |
Total height of the Statue of Ramanuja | 108 Feet |
Total height of Bhadra Vedi | 54 Feet |
Total height of Padma Peetam | 27 Feet |
Total height of Thridandam | 135 Feet |
Number of Lotus petals | 54 |
Number of Elephants under Lotus | 36 |
Number of Sankhas and Chakras | 18 + 18 = 36 |
- Educational gallery demonstrating Ramanujacharya’s inspirational life story.
- A library with all the Vedic scriptures
- Auditorium for seminars and panditha sabhas.
- Omnimax theatre for different shows. (coming soon)
- Through technology, a few recollections from Ramanujacharya’s life will come to reality.
- Replicas of 108 Divya Desams around Ramanujacharya Swamy, built in stone, rich with ornate architectural detailing and accompanied by audio guides explaining
- The history of these temples is a source of inspiration.
- Inside the Bhadra Peeta, a 120 kg gold statue, Swarna Murthy, of Ramanujacharya Swami will evoke mystical devotion in our hearts, outpouring in prayers.
- Through a musical fountain, this passion will come alive as a tribute to Abhisheka.
- Mukhamandapam is the common corridor that connects the 108 Divya Desas.
Statue of Equality Timings
Samantha Murthy’s timings are given below. You must check them before visiting this temple.
Samatha Murthy Temple Timings
The latest visiting hours for the Statue of Equality are listed below for your convenience.
Day | Timings |
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Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
Wednesday | Closed on the Last Wednesday of Every Month |
Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
Saturday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
Sunday | 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
Statue of Equality Ticket Price
You can book your ticket online or by visiting the walk-in entry pass counter.

Category | Price |
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Adult | Rs. 250 per person |
Child (5–12 years) | Rs. 150 per person |
Car Parking | Rs. 40 per vehicle |
Archana | Rs. 100 |
AV Devices | Rs. 500 |
Sri Ramanujacharya Swamy Temple Entry Pass Timings
Devotees who have obtained an entry pass before 8:00 PM/8:30 PM may remain inside the premises until 9:00 PM only.
Days | Time |
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Monday to Friday | 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
Saturdays, Sundays and public Holidays | 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
Note: Closed on the Last Wednesday of Every Month

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Statue of Equality Entry Ticket Online Booking
Book entry passes online before the time, through the official website, https://samaroham.divyasaketham.org/.

Enter your details and book your pass. Muchintal Temple ticket prices may change depending on the tourist attractions of the day.
Samantha Murthy Ticket Price List

Dress Code For Statue of Equality
To maintain the complex’s social and spiritual atmosphere, please follow the dress code. Only the traditional dress code is allowed inside the temple premises.

If you are not dressed properly, please contact the office for traditional dresses, available at nominal prices.
Note: The dress code applies to everyone above 5 years.

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Items Restricted in the Statue of Equality
The Muchintal Temple Trust restricts certain items inside the Samatha Murthy Temple premises to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
MOBILE PHONES | ELECTRONIC ITEMS |
MUSIC DEVICES | USB/PEN DRIVES |
CAMERAS | LUGGAGE |
WEAPONS AND SHARP-EDGED ITEMS | FOOD AND DRINK |
PETS | TOBACCO, ALCOHOL and DRUGS |
The facility at Statue of Equality Sri Ramanujacharya Swamy Muchintal Telangana
- Toilets
- Car Parking
- Lifts and Wheelchairs
- There are locker rooms where you can securely store your things
- Footwear Counters
- Mobile Phone Counters
Statue of Equality Fountain Show Timings
The dynamic fountain, LEELA JALA NEERAJANAM, will show off its colourful development with new looks and colours.
Statue of Equality Musical Fountain timings and price are given below.

Here’s the table for the Leela Jala Neerajanam Dynamic Water Fountain Show timings:
Days | Timings |
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Monday | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Tuesday | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Wednesday | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Thursday | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Friday | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Saturday | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Sunday | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Samatha Murthy Laser Show Timings
The laser show at the Statue of Equality is only performed in the evening.

Days | Timings |
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Monday | 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 7:00 PM |
Friday | 7:00 PM |
Saturday | 7:00 PM and 8:45 PM |
Sunday | 7:00 PM and 8:45 PM |
Ramanujacharya Temple in Hyderabad Contact Details
Address | Sri Ramanagaram, Muchintal Road, Palmakol, P.O.Shamshabad, Hyderabad |
Contact | 7901422022, 7330754646 |
[email protected], [email protected] |
Statue of Equality Route Map

How to Reach The Statue of Equality

By Air
The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, 16 km from the Statue of Equality.

By Train
Jukal railway station, the nearest railway station, is around 7 km from the Muchintal Temple.

By Road
Jubilee Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to the Statue of Equality in Hyderabad.
How to Reach Statue of Equality By Metro
MGBS Metro Station is 31 km from the Statue of Equality.
Statue of Equality Distance
Location | Distance |
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Shamshabad | 11 km |
Hyderabad | 35 km |
Yadagirigutta | 98 km |
Secunderabad | 40 km |
Uppal | 53 km |
Kacheguda | 38 km |
Hitech City | 40 km |
Kondapur | 42 km |
Chilkur Balaji Temple | 36 km |
Kukatpally | 46 km |
Ramoji Film City | 45 km |
L. B. Nagar | 45 km |
Miyapur | 47 km |
Ammapalle | 16 km |
Charminar | 28 km |
Gachibowli | 38 km |
Ameerpet | 39 km |
KPHB | 46 km |
Begumpet | 38 km |
Mehdipatnam | 30 km |
Nizampet | 50 km |
Manikonda | 37 km |
Birla Mandir | 34 km |
Kattedan | 20 km |
About the Statue of Equality
The Statue of Equality symbolizes “equality,” as propounded by Ramanuja. Sri Ramanuja Statue is constructed on an area of 40 acres inside a 200-acre ashram. It took over 18 months to build the complete statue of Sri Ramanuja.
A small statue of Sri Ramaujacharya, made from 120 kg of gold, is also located right below the main statue. The statue contains 54 petals of the Lotus, 36 elephants below the petals, 18 shells, and 18 chakras. The Vaishnava people built 108 temples near the statue.
A 42-foot-tall musical fountain, Leela Jala-Neeranjanam (Dancing Fountain), was brought from China. It beautifully depicts the life and levels of Swami Ramanujacharya. There is also an Omni-Max theatre.
Statue of Equality Architecture

The statue is made with great details, research, analysis, and planning.
- Chief Architect Anand Sai and Prasad Sthapati, along with the team, prepared 14 clay statues as to how the statue would look.
- Out of these, four were selected by Chinna Jeeyar Swami and his advisor.
- 1600 parts of statues were made.
- All the parts of the statue were made in China and assembled in Muchintal, Sri Ramnagar, India. It took 9 months to assemble.
- From the best parts of the statue from the four selected by Chinna Jeeyar Swami, a new statue was created, the final one.
- A unique model was prepared on a computer with 3D scanning in Bengaluru.
- The 108 temples (Divya Desams) are built of black stone. It has the same architecture as the original temple.
- The best craftsmen from Mount Abu, Jaipur, Tamil Nadu & Andhra were selected for different tasks.
- Around 1800 corrections were made to the face.
- As you enter, there are statues of Hanumanji (18 feet) and Garudji (18 feet).
The stones were brought from three different states.
Pink Stone is from Bansi Pahadpur, Rajasthan. Black marble from Bheslana, black stones from Tamil Nadu, and a special kind of black marble were brought from China.
Statue of Equality Facts
- The interesting fact to know is that the measurements and numbers of the entire statue project were made keeping in mind the number 9. As 9 is considered an eternal number,. (The height of the Statue of Equality is 216 feet: 2 + 1 + 6 = 9)
- The statue is made of five metals: panchdhatu, copper (82%), tin, zinc, gold, and silver.
- The 650-ton statue stands on an 850-ton steel inner corner
- The golden colour on the statue is guaranteed by China.
Statue of Equality Inauguration
The inauguration date of the Statue of Equality is February 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will do the inauguration and before that, on February 2, Yagna will be performed. In the Yagna, 1.5 kg of desi ghee will be used.

The desi ghee is collected from various places across the country. From February 2–14, 2022, Puja will be performed over here. 1035 Kund Lakshmi Narayan Yagna will be performed.
Statue of Equality Cost
Around Rs 1000 crore is spent on this entire project under the supervision of Saint Chinna Jeeyar Swami. The statue is worth Rs. 216 crore. The entire amount came through donations from all over the world.
Aim Behind the Statue
Saint Ramanujacharya was a great social reformer, spiritual leader, and constant inspiration in his lifetime and across the period. He presented the essence of Vedas in the form of 9 scriptures.
Ramanujacharya ensured equality across social status, gender, religions and castes and is considered an “icon of equality.”.
Chinna Jeeyar Swami came up with this idea in 2014, which was completed after 8 years. The aim of building the Statue of Equality is to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Swami Ramanujacharya.
Along with that, educate new generations about the most influential thinker of devotional Hinduism, Swami Ramanujacharya.
Statue of Equality Travel Guidelines
To maintain a secure and comfortable environment for every visitor, please follow these rules.
- Being kind towards others
- Not entering over barriers or touching the gods, walls, or other displays.
- Using garbage containers as necessary
- Sitting only on the seating provided, our staff assistants can help you find the nearest seating
- Remaining silent at Gold Ramanuja and Divya Desas
- For the safety of everyone, security checking is mandatory and will be performed, including the bags.
- Unsecured bags will be taken out and destroyed.
In this post, we have covered all the details of Statue of Equality timings, online ticket booking, fountain show details, laser show details, dress code and restrictions of the temple. You have to read all the details before visiting the Statue of Equality.
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Is there wheel chair for older people?
Yes
Is this temple will be open on sat
Yes
Temple opening timing today – Thursday
Any contact number
Does pre wedding shoot is allowed here
They are of the opinion that before the wedding, you shouldn’t be shooting anything at all. Don’t entertain such thoughts.
Typically how much time does it take to visit the entire place & what iis a good time of day to go ?
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From Hyderabad to Sri Ramnagar it’s 37 km from Shamshad it’s 17 km pls correct it. And the ingoration will be done on 5 February by our prime minister Narendra modi
Wonderful work promoted Anand Sai to more heights of glory. God bless him.