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Statue of Liberty 🗽🗽

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  Liberty Enlightening the World "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886.  It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.  Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933. Visit the Crown Interested in visiting the crown? Reservations are required! Visit the Pedestal Visitors can climb the stairs through the statue's pedestal with balcony access. Reserve today! Visit the Statue of Liberty Museum Join us for an immersive experience through the museum on Liberty Island. Construction on Liberty Island Learn about projects underway that you will see and hear while you are visiting. Plan Like a Ranger | Top Ten Tips Liberty and Ellis Island are open. Last updated: October 7, 2022 Was this page helpful? Yes No An official form o...

Statue of unity in India

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JK BLOGGER By, Statue of unity The Statue of Unity is the tallest statue in the world and is dedicated to the life and work of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The scope of the project also included an Exhibition Hall at Statue Base, Memorial Garden, Memorial and Visitor Building, a Bridge Connecting main land and island, 5.88 KMs (3.68 Mile) highway connecting the Statue site to the town of Kevadia and Hotel and Convention Centre with visitor parking and docking facility in the state of Gujarat. At 182 meters (597 feet) it is two times the height of the Statue of Liberty in New York City and surpasses the height of the world’s previous tallest statue—China’s Spring Temple Buddha­—by 29 meters (95 feet). The Statue of Unity depicts India’s first Deputy Prime Minister, the freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who is known for his leadership during India’s struggle for independence, as well as his unifying power. He worked—and succeeded at—integrating 565 princely states to create a uni...

Story of kedarnath

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  Kedarnath temple ,by JK BLOGGER:: Jyotirlingas  are sacred shrines of Lord Shiva; it is believed that Lord Shiva himself visited these places and hence they have a special place in the hearts of devotees. There are 12 of them in India. Jyotirlinga  means ‘column or pillar of light’. The ‘ stambha’  symbol represents that there is no beginning or end. When Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu had an argument about who was the supreme god, Lord Shiva appeared as a column of light and asked each one to find the ends. Neither could do it. It is believed that the places where these columns of light fell is where the  jyotirlingas  are located. Kedarnath  means ‘Lord of the field or Kedar Khand’ region, the historical name of the region. Set amid scenic snowy mountains and valleys covered with grassy meadows, the Kedarnath temple is on the must-see list of sightseers all over the world – not just pilgrims. Kedarnath is one of the four major pilgrimage sites – the C...