Statue of Krishna, Saifai

The Statue of Krishna is a 50 feet bronze statue of the major Hindu deity Krishna in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Statue of Krishna
Coordinates26.961587°N 78.9578407°E / 26.961587; 78.9578407
LocationSaifai, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India
DesignerEdward Breathitt
TypeStatue
MaterialBronze
Height50 feet (15 m)

Description

The statue depicts Krishna during the Kurukshetra War, wielding a chariot wheel as a weapon.[1] The statue was funded by the Saifai Mahotsav committee.[1] It was designed by New Delhi based artist Edward Breathitt.[2]

References

  1. Mishra, Subhash (11 November 2017). "Akhilesh Yadav: Tipu goes for Krishna in times of Ram". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  2. Siddiqui, Faiz (13 May 2018). "Religious lines blur to sculpt tallest Krishna in India". The Economic Times. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
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