The tallest #Gangadhareswara (#LordShiva) statue in the country on the premises of #AzhimalaTemple in #Vizhinjam

The 58-ft-tall statue made of concrete depicts Shiva having wavy hair with Ganga on his head.

The statue was completed over a duration of six years by artist P S Devadathan, an Azhimala native. Under the statue, there is a 3,500-sq-ft chamber with more sculptures showing the history of #AzhimalaShivaTemple. The sculpture has been made on a rock which is at an altitude of 20-ft from the sea.

Vizhinjam is a region located in the city of #Thiruvanathapuram, the capital of the state of #Kerala

In the picturesque hamlet of #Azhimala in #Vizhinjam, there is a surreal blend of divinity and nature. While the gorgeous beach and green surroundings invite travellers, the much revered #AzhimalaShivaTemple adds a mystic touch to the place. The temple which is perched on the cliff adjoining the sea is an ancient one that envelops the whole region in a pious aura. The temple is noted for its 58-ft-tall statue of #LordShiva in the #Gangadhareswara form, all made in concrete. The massive structure with Shiva's hair flowing in the wind and holding Goddess Ganga has a charm of its own and lends a magnificent appeal to the temple. The sculpture was created by a 29-year-old artist P. S. Devadathan who is a native of Azhimala.