World’s Tallest Hanuman Murti (Statue – Idol) is Under Construction at Madapam near Narasannapeta in Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh

World’s Tallest Hanuman Murti at Madapam near Narasannapeta in Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh is the result of the tireless effort put by Jayi Ramanamurty, a hanuman devotee. When completed in May 2015, it will be the tallest Hanuman Murti (Statue – Idol) in the world.

The height of the Hanuman Murti is 176 feet height and is being constructed on the banks of the Vamasadhara River. Construction began in 2005 and it will be completed in May 2015.

The Hindu reports 

A devotee’s dream has become a reality within 8 years with the construction of India’s tallest Hanuman statue at Madapam, Narasannapeta mandal of Srikakulam district. The devotee Jayi Ramanamurty, a common man, dreamt in 2005 that the tallest statue for Lord Anjayaneya will be constructed on the banks of Vamasadhara river. His dream was not taken seriously initially but slowly devotees came forward with donations to make the project a reality.

In the beginning, a devotee M.S.N. Raju of Cheepurupalli contributed Rs.10 lakh and hundreds of other devotees collected around Rs.70 lakh to execute the project within the stipulated time. It is estimated that the entire project cost would be around Rs.1 crore after the construction of temple and meditation centre which are essential for devotees to spend more time after offering prayers at the statue.