In any corner of the world, when I see huge statues or towers, I can also see the ability to create, skill, technology, enthusiasm, power and diligence of the people behind these creations.  It also needs huge funds. Every day we are making these kinds of statues and towers which are larger than the previous one. Each one is trying to beat another to register their superiority. It is a very tough contest I must say, though I am not in a position to say whether the competition is healthy or not. Let us discuss some of the tallest statues and towers in this chapter.
Statue of Unity, India is the tallest statue in the world. This colossal statue is built to honour the first home minister of the country, Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of independent India and adherent of Mahatma Gandhi during the non-violent Indian independence movement. Patel was highly respected for his leadership in uniting 562 princely states of India with a major part of the former British Raj to form the single union of India. The statue is located in Gujarat, India. It is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 feet). It is located on the Narmada River in the Kevadiya Colony. The project was announced in 2010 and the construction of the statue started in October 2013. It was designed by sculptor Ram.V.Sutar.

Spring Temple Buddha is a colossal statue depicting Vairocana Buddha located in Lushan County, Henan, China. This grand statue of Gautama Buddha stands on a small hillock which is chiseled into small pedestals, adding more height to the statue. Right below the statue is an elegant Buddhist monastery, which is a famous tourist destination today. This statue was built with 1,100 pieces of copper cast weighting to a total of 1000 tons. The statue gets its name from Tianrui hot spring, closed to the statue. This spring water is said to be 60 degrees C, throughout the year.

Laykyun Sekkya Buddha, Mayanmar, this figure stands on a large crown. Every element of Buddha is carved in details in this structure. This statue was solely built using the donation made by local people. The statue holds a temple and a special elevator that takes up to the 27th floor. The region surrounding the statue is filled with a garden containing 9000 Bodhi trees.

Peter the Great Statue, Russia, this controversial statue was voted as the 10th ugliest statue of the world. This statue was built to celebrate the 300th anniversary of establishing the Russian Navy. The statue weight 1000 tons with 600 tons of stainless steel and the remaining copper and bronze. This statue is located on the confluence of the Vodootvodny Canal and Moskva River in central Russia.

Great Buddha of Thailand, This tallest statue of Thailand is made of concrete and painted in gold. This statue holds Buddha in meditating pose. It is said that this statue was built to celebrate the King Bhumibol of Thailand. It was commissioned by the first abbot of the temple WatMuang. Faithful Buddhist's from around the country donated money for the statue. It is also called as the Big Buddha of Thailand.

Sendai Dalkannon, Japan, is a statue dedicated to Nyoirin Kannon, the goddess of Japanese culture. This is the second tallest statue of a goddess in the world and the tallest statue of Nyoirin Kannon in the world. The statue holds an elevator which takes visitors to the top of the statue. The statue of the goddess is carved with a gem in the hand. This gem is said to be a 'wishing gem' or 'wish-fulfilling Kannon'.

Emperors Yan and Huang Statue, China, this statue is carved on top of a mountain on Yellow River. It took twenty years for completing the statue. Yan Di was one of the first emperors who ruled China. He ruled the country 4000 years ago. Huang Di is a glorified hero and famed emperor of the country. This statue is dedicated to the emperor Yan Di and Huang Di.

Ushiku Daibustu, Japan, this statue of Buddha stands on a lotus platform. This statue stands amidst a colorful garden. The main material used for the structure is bronze. The total weight of the structure is 4000 tons. It is said that the location of the statue is the spot where Amitabha Buddha attained enlightenment. For centuries, this location is considered as a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimage. An elevator inside the statue takes the tourist to the observation deck, to get a panoramic view of the park and the city.

All these statues are some of the tallest in the world, but I realized that the statues are known by the name of people to whom they are dedicated to. But the people who dedicated their lives in building those statues are neglected everywhere. Those unsung, unheard and unlamented men build statues and the world doesn't care about them. The ordinary people, who create history with their toil, sweat, and blood, aren't remembered anywhere in this world.

Each of the above-mentioned statues are significant in their own way. In the history of any country, the endeavor of some people leads them to tremendous transformation. They create a history that the whole country boasts about. We pay homage to such heroes of the nation by building their statues and naming government buildings, airports, stadiums after their names. They deserve this love and honour. Like millions of people, I do honour this way of expressing gratitude. But who holds these huge statues with immense joy and responsibility for thousands of years? We all know the obvious answer. It is our Mother Earth. What if the Earth gets reluctant to hold this unimaginable weight? Everything collapses in front of our eyes. Right? But our Mother Earth would never do it. She is the paragon of duty and responsibility. She teaches us duty, responsibility, purity, honesty, and love. If we pray to her for forgiveness, she will surely forgive us no matter what. She adores her children, that's us.