Basic Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Adiyogi – The Abode of Yoga |
| Location | Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Height | 112 feet (34.3 meters) |
| Material | Steel |
| Designed By | Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev and the Isha Foundation |
| Represents | Lord Shiva as the first yogi (Adiyogi) |
| Inaugurated | 24 February 2017 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Recognition | Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's largest bust sculpture |
Spiritual Significance
Adiyogi means “the first yogi.” He is considered the originator of yoga, who shared 112 methods of attaining enlightenment. The 112-foot height symbolizes these 112 possibilities for human transformation. Adiyogi is not seen as a religious idol but a symbol of inner well-being and spirituality beyond religion.
Architecture & Design
Element
- Material: Made from steel; weighs around 500 tonnes
- Design: A black bust statue of Lord Shiva, with a peaceful yet intense expression
- Surroundings: Set against the Velliangiri Hills; offers a serene and powerful ambiance
- Yogic Touches: Features like the open chest, long hair, and third eye reflect yogic depth
Interesting Facts
- The statue is a symbol, not a deity worshipped in traditional ways.
- It is located at the Isha Yoga Center, a hub for yogic practices and meditation.
- Every year, Mahashivratri is celebrated here with music, dance, meditations, and lakhs of devotees.
- The face of Adiyogi has been replicated in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, as a full-body form of Adiyogi.
Isha Foundation Activities
Sadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation, created Adiyogi as a conscious response to modern-day stress and mental suffering. The site promotes:
- Inner Engineering programs
- Surya Kriya & Yogasanas
- Free meditative spaces like the Dhyanalinga
Visual Suggestions for Projects
- Front view of Adiyogi statue with Velliangiri hills
- Mahashivratri celebration with light and laser shows
- Devotees meditating in front of Adiyogi
- Night-time view with lights and stars
Summary Table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Height | 112 feet |
| Made of | Steel |
| Location | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Inaugurated | February 2017 |
| Built by | Isha Foundation, led by Sadhguru |
| Purpose | Promote yoga, meditation & inner transformation |
| UNESCO/World Record | Guinness Record: Largest Bust Sculpture |
Quotes by Sadhguru
"Adiyogi is not a symbol of religion but a symbol of possibility – a possibility for every human being to evolve consciously."
— Sadhguru
— Sadhguru
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