Religious landmark being established in Leguan

Through the voluntary donations of many business entities, a 45-foot Murti is being constructed in Region

The 45-foot incomplete sculpture of the Hanuman Murti
The 45-foot incomplete sculpture of the Hanuman Murti

Three, (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Leguan Island.
The Hanuman Murti will be located in the compound of the Rama Krishna Mandir, and is said to be one of the biggest Hindu deity’s statue in the country.
The sculpture is voluntarily being built by the owner of JP Sculpting, Jainarine Prahalla, through donations of the public, including David Persaud Investments Ltd and David/Leila Persaud Foundation.
The statue is to be completed by the end of August, 2016 with an expected grand four-day celebration to commemorate the opening.