A major step has been completed for the construction of the Virat Ramayana Temple in East Champaran (Chakia), Bihar. This massive Shivalinga, considered one of the largest in the world, has now departed from Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu for Bihar. This Shivalinga has been under construction for the past 10 years.

Shivalinga is 33 feet high and weighs 210 tons.

The size and weight of the Shivalinga is astonishing.

• Height: 33 feet

• Width: 33 feet

• • Weight: 210 metric tons

  • Construction cost: Around Rs 3 crore

  • Material: A huge granite stone

  This Mahashivalingam is being transported to Bihar on a special 96-wheel transporter truck. Transporting such a heavy religious structure by road is a major engineering feat in itself.

  Departed after worship

  Before the Shivalinga was sent, traditional Vedic rituals were performed in Pattikadu village in Mahabalipuram. Locals became part of this historic moment and bid farewell to the Shivalinga.

  A 20-25 day long journey – Darshan will take place in many cities

  The Shivalinga's journey to Bihar will take approximately 20–25 days. The travel route is as follows:

  Mahabalipuram → Hosur → Hosakote → Devanahalli → Kurnool → Hyderabad → Nizamabad → Adilabad → Nagpur → Seoni → Jabalpur → Maihar → Satna → Rewa → Mirzapur → Ara → Chhapra → Masrakh → Mohammadpur → Kesaria → Chakia (Motihari)

  People will be able to see this huge Shivalinga in many cities on the way.

  Virat Ramayana Temple – India's new pride

  The Virat Ramayan Temple being built in Chakia is special for its grandeur:

  • Temple area: 115 acres

  • Length: 1080 feet

  • Width: 540 feet

  • Height of main peak: 270 feet

  • Total peaks: 18

  • Total temples: 22

  Important construction works, including the temple entrance, the Lion Gate, the Ganesha Sthal, the Nandi, and the piling of the sanctum sanctorum, have been completed. The temple construction is being carried out by the Mahavir Mandir Trust.

  Target to be established in 2026

  According to Vinayak Venkataraman, founder of the construction company, this magnificent Shivalinga will be installed in the temple complex by February 2026. This installation will enhance the temple's architectural and religious grandeur.