- Topic: Art & Culture / National Current Affairs
- Date of Event: November 28, 2025
- Location: Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, Canacona (South Goa)
1. Event Overview
- Action: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a massive 77-feet-tall bronze statue of Lord Ram.
- Occasion: The event was part of the 550th Foundation Day celebrations (Sardha Panchashatamanotsava) of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math.
- Claim to Fame: It is currently being cited as the tallest statue of Lord Ram in the world.
2. Statue Specifications
- Height: 77 feet.
- Material: Bronze.
- Sculptor: Ram Vanji Sutar (Padma Bhushan recipient).
- Exam Note: Ram Sutar is the same sculptor who designed the Statue of Unity (Sardar Patel) in Gujarat and the Statue of Prosperity (Kempegowda) in Bengaluru.
3. Additional Inaugurations & Releases
During the same event, the Prime Minister also:
- Inaugurated a Ramayana Theme Park within the Math premises.
- Released a Commemorative Postal Stamp and a Special Coin marking the 550-year journey of the Math.
4. Cultural Significance (Key Themes)
- “Cultural Renaissance”: In his address, PM Modi described this event as part of a larger “cultural awakening” in India, linking it to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, and Mahakal Lok.
- The Math’s Legacy: The Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math is one of the oldest spiritual institutions of the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community. It is known for preserving the Dvaita (dualism) philosophy.
5. Potential Exam Questions
| Question Type | Potential Question | Answer |
| Direct Fact | Where was the world’s tallest bronze statue of Lord Ram (77 ft) unveiled in 2025? | Canacona, South Goa |
| Personality | Who is the sculptor behind the 77-ft Lord Ram statue in Goa? | Ram Vanji Sutar |
| Institution | The statue was unveiled during the 550th anniversary of which institution? | Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math |