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Huge Celebration As The Tallest Statue Of Lord Ram Is Inaugurated In Canada

Indian girls perform a cultural dance during the inauguration of the tallest statue of Lord Ram in North America at the Hindu Heritage Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on August 03, 2025. The 51-foot tall statue of Lord Ram is inaugurated on the grounds of the Hindu Heritage Centre with over 10,000 people in attendance. While the idol is fabricated in Delhi, India, it is assembled by local craftsmen in Canada and is engineered to withstand winds of up to 200 km/h and is expected to last over a century. A shower of flower petals marks the moment of unveiling, symbolizing devotion, reverence, and divine blessings. The statue is a towering symbol of Sanatan Dharma in the West. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12640588
Date taken: 3 August 2025
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Photographer: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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