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Visiting the Statue of Equality and the 108 Srimannarayana Temples (Divya Desams) is a deeply spiritual and visually stunning experience. The entire complex is a testament to architectural brilliance, defined by its impeccable maintenance. Despite massive crowds, the premises are spotlessly clean, highly organized, and peaceful. Walking through the 108 meticulously crafted mini-temples feels like a grand divine journey.
The absolute highlight of the visit is the incredible variety of authentic prasadams:
Pulihora: Perfectly tangy and aromatic with traditional tempering.
Laddu: Rich, ghee-laden, and meltingly sweet with cardamom and nuts.
Badshah: Flaky on the outside, incredibly juicy, and syrupy on the inside.
With top-notch crowd management and mouth-watering prasadams, it is a world-class spiritual destination that shouldn't be missed.
Experience the mesmerizing statue of ramanujcharya & 108 temples.
U get a complimentary informative booklet based on 108 lords situated there in the premises available in hindi english & telugu language.
Prefer to visit in evening to get a beautiful sunset view.
Evening You have laser show and aarti as well.
Little rush on weekends and public holidays !
DNV Prasad Sthapathi was appointed as Chief Architect for the project.
This statue of The Great Saint is made of 700 tonnes of panchaloha, a five-metal alloy of gold, silver, copper, brass and zinc. It was built in China and later shipped in 1600 individual pieces to India via Chennai Port in 54 shipments. Around 60 Chinese specialists including workers, engineers and welders assembled the segments on site. The assembly progressed during 2017 and 2018 and took 15 months to complete and was assembled on site in Muchintal, Hyderabad.
The base building has a meditation hall where a 54 inches (1.4 m) statue of Ramunuja made of 120 kg of gold, representing the years he lived.
The statue was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 February 2022.
Visited on 31/1/26
It's better to visit in the evening, to enjoy the light effect.
Recently, I visited the Statue of Equality, which is located about 30 km from Hyderabad 🚗. I started around 4:00 PM and reached within 45–50 minutes.
🕉️ Temple Timings:
Weekdays: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Weekends: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
🅿️ Parking Details:
At the entrance, parking facilities are well-organized 🚘🏍️
Bike parking: ₹25
Car parking: ₹50
Separate parking areas are available for each type of vehicle.
🎟️ Entry Tickets:
After entering, there is a ticket counter:
Adults: ₹250 per person
Children: ₹100 per child
Different types of darshanams are available, and tickets must be taken at the counter itself for darshan, prasad, and water.
Prasadam Prices:
Laddu – ₹50
Mixture – ₹50
Pulihora – ₹50
📵 Important Rules:
Mobiles, slippers, and bags are strictly not allowed inside the temple 🚫
🙏 Temple Experience:
Inside the temple complex, there are *108 Divya Desams* which is truly divine and peaceful ✨.
The temple is very well maintained and beautifully designed.
🌈 Evening View:
After 6:00 PM, the temple lights up with colorful illumination 🌟, making the place look absolutely stunning.
I felt very excited and spiritually refreshed after visiting.
🎆 Laser Show:
Every day at 7:45 PM, there is a laser show, which is a must-watch 💫.
🚌 Transport Facility:
Government bus services are also available 🚍 (timings are shown in the photo 👇).
Overall, it was a beautiful and memorable experience. Highly recommended for a peaceful and divine visit 🙏💖.
We visited the Statue of Equality around 5:00 PM and stayed there until 8:00 PM. From Uppal, it took us approximately 1.5 hours to reach. The place is extremely peaceful, well-maintained, and spiritually calming, making it one of the must-visit attractions in Hyderabad.
As of December 2025, the entry fee is ₹250 per adult and ₹150 for children below 10 years. There is a parking charge of ₹50, and parking space is ample, so traffic and parking are not an issue.
Currently, mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside. If you wish to carry a phone or camera, you need to pay ₹500 extra. Otherwise, you can safely deposit your mobile phones and baggage free of charge, which is very convenient.
Photography inside is restricted. However, once you exit, there are professional photo counters where they take your pictures. You can purchase these photos after coming out, with prices starting from ₹250 depending on the photo size. Alternatively, you can take photos outside the premises, where phone usage is allowed.
Overall, the experience was very serene and well-organized. It’s a great place for families, spiritual seekers, and anyone looking for a calm and meaningful outing.
Visitor Speaks
For a long time, I tried to visit the Statue of Equality, but due to professional responsibilities, especially the new responsibilities of heading the ETV Life Spiritual Channel, it was not possible. Finally, after visiting the Statue of Equality and the 108 Vaishnava Divya Desams on 21-3-26, my heart was filled with an indescribable experience. Truly, how wonderfully it has been constructed! Building a temple is not merely about raising a modern structure. Particularly, in the construction of the 108 Divya Desams, creating them in today’s modern era while adhering to the architectural styles of the respective states is remarkable. The way the pillars of Belur Chennakesava Temple were turned into marvels in days without technology is astonishing. Replicating such pillars in the same manner, and blending the styles of the Cholas, Pallavas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara, and Kakatiya dynasties into the architectural forms, is truly impressive.
Especially, the monolithic chariot of Hampi has been recreated exactly as it is. Similarly, the gopurams of the northern Indian temples reflect their architectural style, while the Kerala-style gopurams are represented authentically, all standing as symbols of naturalness. What I liked most were the pink stone arches in the main hall, which are unparalleled and timeless. Constructed with soapstone, they are no less than the ancient structures of Aihole, Pattadakal, and Belur, and they vividly bring alive the artistic grandeur of those times. The dedication, love, and commitment shown in the Samata Murthy campus are always commendable and praiseworthy.
For the ETV Life Spiritual Channel, we filmed extensively across many of the 108 Vaishnava Divya Desams in South India. While researching and viewing them, I often wondered whether I would ever be able to see at least some of them in my lifetime. That wish was fulfilled upon coming to the Samata Murthy campus. The systematic arrangement of the Divya Desams into Dakshina Patham and Uttara Patham, culminating in Paramapadam, was captivating.
As for the design of the Statue of Equality itself, words fall short. Its grandeur and magnificence are evident at first sight. The fountain arrangements in front of the statue, flowing like waves of water, combined with the dance offerings, are especially attractive to visitors. During this journey, the detailed explanations provided by volunteer sister Sunitha about each Divya Desam added valuable insights to my research writings for the channel, I extend special thanks to Seethanagaram Ashram in-charge Ramprasad Garu. Bhupati Garu. Suneetha Garu and the followers of Jeeyar Swamiji for giving me this opportunity.
For the world-class spiritual city “Om City. Ramoji Group Chairman Sri Ramoji Rao Garu envisioned recreating the 108 prominent temples of India exactly as they are. As the head of Om City, I successfully completed the responsibilities entrusted to me. Though the project did not materialize for certain reasons. my efforts to re-establish those 108 temples came to mind during this visit. With unwavering determination and wholehearted devotion, under the great resolve of Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji and with the support of Sri Rameshwar Rao Garu, this great yajna has borne fruit. It is no surprise, for this is a world-class construction, an unparalleled edifice gifted to humanity. The Statue of Equality will stand as
a cultural and spiritual bridge for generations to come, conveying the divine philosophy of Sri Sri Sri Ramanujacharya that service to all beings brings us closer to God. My heartfelt congratulations to everyone who contributed to this construction.
Harikrishna Amirneni
Channel Head
ETV Spiritual Channel
I feel blessed to be doing this service. Even if one person gets inspired with our words they can inspire many people. Hoping to talk to more interested visitors who will go and inspire others. New generation youth can’t relate to sculptures vedas slokas etc, swamiji is reintroducing it to everyone in a new way.
– Chitti, Siddipet
It was a very great and different experience. If I am at home I will play games but here it is very peaceful and a great place. I came here to take part in 108 Kalyanam as my mother forced me to come. but now I am happy. I am seeing such function for the first time.
– K. Karthik
Jai srimannarayana,
With the grace of Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji we are here at the aashram and witnessing and experiencing joy. The Abhishekam to Sri Ramanujacharyaji this morning evokes many emotions, gratitude and we are blessed in his grace. The beauty of the place, rhythmic chanting, surrounded by devotees is an ecstasy to our mind and soul. We are grateful for his kainkaryam.
Always at his feet,
– Archana Ramanuja Dasi, Bloomington, Illinois.
It was really a great experience and a great opportunity coming here and when I entered here , it was really exciting and I have some peace . This is the first time I am visiting this place and this is something different I have ever experienced.
– Pravallika Meda
Felt spiritually excellent, most divinely place. Very memorable and beautiful place. Amazing architecture, inspiration to many people.
– M.Sravani, Budvel, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
How do you feel chanting Sri Ramanuja Nootrandadi ?
Chanting in front of Virat Sri Ramanujacharya swamy is a great blessing and good fortune. Everybody should learn it and also it should be chanted daily. Atleast Satrumurai Pasuram should be chanted. Singing the songs sung by SriAmudan Alwan who is equivalent to sricharanams of Sri Ramanujacharya swamy is a bliss.
– Ramakrishna Kilambi, Hyderabad
We are very happy to have been able to participate in the Abhishekam of swarna ramaujacharya, as women earlier it was not possible to be a part of such events or get mantropadesam, but Sri Ramanujacharyaji made this possible and our Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji has blessed us today with his teachings.
– Sujata .
జైశ్రీమన్నారాయణ
మాటలకందని అద్భుత భావాలు ఎన్నెన్నో అనూహ్య బంగారు కాంతులీను భగవద్రామానుజస్వామి. వీరు చూపిన శరణాగతి మార్గము బంగారుబాట. ఆచరించినవారి జీవితం బంగారుమయం అద్వితీయం ఆనందమయం. జగదాచార్యులైన మన స్వామి లోకానికందించిన ఉపకారాలు ఎన్నో ఎన్నెన్నో..
వీరు వారు అన్న తేడా లేకుండా కుల మత ప్రాంత వర్గ లింగ భేదాలు లేకుండా ప్రతి జీవీ తరించాలని తపించిన స్వామి.
ప్రపన్ముల హృదయాలయాలలో కొలువైన స్వామి.
ఎన్నెన్ని జన్మలలో ఎన్ని సుకృతాలు చేసినో ఆ దివ్య శ్రీచరణ దాసులమయ్యే మహా భాగ్యాన్ని మన ఆచార్యులైన శ్రీశ్రీశ్రీ చిన్నజీయరు స్వామి వారు మనకందించారు.
మనలని తరింపజేయ ఈ భువిని అవతరించిన దివ్యమంగళ విగ్రహస్వరూపం రామానుజాచార్యస్వామి పరమపావనరూపం. దర్శించినంతనే సర్వ పాపహరం సర్వశుభప్రదం
– Jaya Lakshmi Garu, Chennai
The experience at the information Center is very nice. It feels very good to explain to everyone regarding swamiji and the various activities going on here. I came from Hanumakonda and feeling blessed to be part of this service.
– Ramya, Hanumakonda
It’s hard to believe that we are already celebrating the 1st anniversary of SOE. It is a fortunate opportunity to participate in golden Ramanuja’s Abhishekam. Its beautiful & blissful. The association with Ramanuja is uplifting. Just watching the water flowing through the divine body of Ramanuja cleanses our Manas and mind. Just hearing the chanting of his divine name cleanses our thoughts.
– Sruthi, Boston
Garuda is God’s favorite vahanam. Being part of this in 108 Divya Desams , in Sri Ramanujacharya’s presence and Acharya presence is our luck.
– 14 members from MiryalGuda
Every year I do some charity by supporting the students. This year too I thought of contributing for Vedic students. But my mom suggested about Garuda seva in Samantha kumbh which is unique. So I am here. I feel very happy coming g here. The vahanam and the temples are great. I have never seen the divya desams before. Seeing all together is a won experience. Have to plan a tour to see the real ones in future. The bhajns, the pujas, the temples, this is the first time I ever saw. It’s very inspiring.
– Vasistta Software Engineer, Hyderabad
It feels like there is amrit here all over, in Swamiji’s words, in each inch of this place. It’s in those who come here to realize and relish it. I want to revisit this beautiful place, I want to bring the rest of my family, friends, near and dear and everyone I know. It is a must-watch for everyone irrespective of what faith one may belong to. It is just amazing
– a Visitor.
Interviews of devotees during theeetha Goshti Why take thi:rtham?
It is our luck to take God’s thi:rtham through a:charya. We came all the way from Warangal to take thi:rtham from HH’s hands!
– Kambu Rama Devi.
“ He is my guru. Taking thi:rtham through His hands will elevate me. That’s why I am taking thi:rtham.”
– Sharada, Warangal
HH is apara Ra:ma:nuja. We are seeing Rama:nuja in Him. Taking thi:rtham through our a:cha:rya’s hands is our good karma.
– Jhansi Rani, Varaha Ratnam, Eluru
Felt very glad and blessed to be here. Feeling devotional and spiritual!
– Students, ACE Engineering College
HH’s thi:rtham is amrutham. Taking thi:rtham from a:charya’s hands will take us near Him.
– Devotee
When we take thi:rtham, our health will be good. Our mind will be peaceful. We will get punyam. Lord Srimannarayana Himself is our a:charya.
– Devotee
There are no words to explain. Taking thi:rtham is a bliss. It energizes us. It connects us to God. We came from so far and felt very lucky that God has given such a great a:cha:rya HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. Taking thi:rtham from his hands own hands in this mega event is blissful.
– 6 Devotees, Gudiva:da
