The Adiyogi Shiva Statue stands 34 meters (112 feet) tall, 45 meters (147 feet) long, and 25 meters broad (82 feet), located at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Guinness World Records recognizes it as the world's "Largest Bust Sculpture".
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The Coimbatore International Airport is the nearest Airport approximately 43 km away.
The Coimbatore Junction is the nearest railway station 30 km away.
You can drive to the statue by highway from Coimbatore to the Velliangiri foothills.
The Adiyogi Shiva statue is an inspiring masterpiece and a must-visit tourist attraction for anyone who loves yoga and meditation. This statue tall at 34 meters (112 feet) tall, 45 meters (147 feet) long, and 25 meters broad (82 feet), Made of steel, the statue weighs around 500 tons. The majestic sculpture is built to survive natural disasters and harsh weather. This stunning statue is located at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Guinness World Record for being the world's "Largest Bust Sculpture". The Adiyogi statue is a symbol of yoga and spirituality, and its name Adiyogi which means "the first yogi", pays homage to the ancient practice of yoga.
This statue was Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2017 on Mahashivratri, the Adiyogi statue is owned and maintained by the Isha Foundation, and the event also marked the release of the companion book Adiyogi: The Source of Yoga and an anthem sung by Kailash Kher, with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. The Isha Foundation organizes Traditional Music and Dance events on every Amavasya and Purnima night. On these days, the timings for visiting the statue are extended until 12:00 PM. A beautiful 14-minute 3D laser light show called “Divya Darshanam” is shown on the statue every weekend and on festival nights. This show first started in February 2019.
Every year, the Isha Yoga Center organizes a divine and powerful Mahashivratri celebration with Sadhguru. The 2025 Mahashivratri event, titled “A Night With The Divine,” was held on 26th February 2025, from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am IST. Devotees from around the world joined the celebration either in person at the Isha Yoga Center or online through the official live stream.
If you missed the event, you can still watch on their official YouTube channel.
Isha Yoga Center is a spiritual retreat center founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, located about 10 km from the Adiyogi Shiva statue. The center offers yoga programs, meditation sessions, and various activities related to inner transformation.
Statue Location: Velliangiri Foothills, Mahashivaratri Grounds, Ishana Vihar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641114, India
Adiyogi Shiva Statue Entry Fee: No entry fee.
Adiyogi Light Show Timings in 2025: During the weekends, there will be a laser show from 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm every day.
Statue Timings: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm (The place stays open till midnight on Purnima and Amavasya.)
