Fact! India currently possesses the world's highest statue.
The Statue of Unity is the world's largest statue, at 600 feet (182 metres). The statue honouring independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is placed in Gujarat, the western state where Patel was born. In contrast, this statue is nearly twice the height of the Statue of Liberty (305ft or 93m). It is comprised of almost 12,000 bronze panels and weighs around 67,000 tonnes.
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Hinduism is the world's oldest religion, although it is not a real polytheism.
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Fact check! Spirits don't reside in Peepal trees.
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In 1950, Jana Gana Mana got the status of National Anthem of India.
The English word Juggernaut has been named after a Hindu diety
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Hanuman created the Surya Namaskara (salutation to the sun).
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The only active volcano in India, the Barren Island, is present in Andaman Islands
Lord Hanuman is eternal.
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Interestingly! Kerala is the cleanest state in India
Hanuman Ji once administered sindoor on his entire body to ensure Lord Rama's long life.
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