The city of Nagpur has been a centre of ideological guidance for millions of citizens in the country for decades. Now, the Government is making a concerted effort to make it a tourist and religious centre as well. The near complete, 157-foot tall Lord Hanuman statue, being constructed in the premises of Shree Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Mata Temple in Koradi, is a testament of these efforts. Part of the bigger Koradi Devasthan Redevelopment Plan, the statue will be the tallest human form idol of Lord Hanuman in the world. Currently, the record is held by the idol standing in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

 

The structure is built to dominate both skyline and symbolism. The scale alone alters the visual identity of the region, but the intent is larger. Koradi is forcing its way onto the national religious map with a single, unambiguous statement of presence. The figure now stands above the forehead level, its final form already apparent. The height was not chosen casually. The project began with a plan of 151-foot height for the statue. That changed the moment it became clear that Solan’s 156-foot Hanuman already held the record. Koradi refused to settle for second place. The design was pushed to 157-foot, ensuring that the monument would not merely join the list of tall statues, but redefine the top position. Its placement adds force.

 

Set in the middle of Pond No 3 at the Shree Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Mandir complex, the figure rises from water, creating an immediate visual impact from every approach. The reflection will double its presence, turning an already massive form into a commanding axis across the temple grounds. Once the pond’s landscaping and circulation pathways are complete, the entire precinct will operate as a single, consolidated visual field anchored by the idol. Pravin Likhankar, Chief Executive Officer, Shree Mahalakshmi Jagdamba Sansthan, Koradi informed that the date of inauguration will be decided once the statue and landscaping work is completed.

 

He estimated two to three months of time to complete the project. Responsibility for the project has been split for speed and clarity. Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (Mahagenco) completed foundation and sub-structure work as part of pond redevelopment. Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has led the construction of the statue itself, along with all finishes and visitor-movement systems. Execution is in the hands of Matu Ram Art Centre, a firm that has already delivered some of the country’s most recognised monumental religious figures.

 

The cost of the statue stands at Rs 11.5 crore, distinct from the larger Rs 214.94-crore redevelopment plan for the temple area. Once completed, the structure will function as the centrepiece of the broader redevelopment. It is designed to shift Koradi from a routine pilgrimage stop to a destination with national visibility. Height, setting, and form work together without subtlety or hesitation. The purpose is straightforward. To give Nagpur a monument that asserts scale, identity, and permanence.