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The sculptures and fountains have been installed at 11 locations by the New Delhi Municipal Council ahead of the G20 Summit.
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- The statue was made using the ancient lost-wax technique of metal casting that was used for making the famed Chola bronzes.
- The ‘Nataraja’ statue symbolizes Lord Shiva as the ‘lord of dance’ and his cosmic power of creation and destruction.
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- The Buddha’s Lions each weigh a staggering 5 tonnes, while the lioness and her cubs tip the scales at approximately 5.5 to 6 tonnes.
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- The horse family boasts a weight of six tonnes.
- All of these extraordinary creations are crafted from either black or white marble.”
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- It draws inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita.
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News Source: Economic Times