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NOThe Marjing Polo Statue in Manipur is the world’s tallest statue of a polo player, standing 122 feet (37 meters) tall at the Marjing Polo Complex in Heingang, Imphal East District. It commemorates the origin of modern polo from Kangleipak (Manipur) and depicts a polo player riding a Meitei horse (Manipuri pony).
Details
• Height: 122 feet (37 meters)
• Location: Marjing Polo Complex, Heingang, Imphal East District, Manipur
• Designer: Professor Somnath Ghose (Jadavpur University)
• Material: Inner steel framework with outer bronze surface
• Inauguration: January 6, 2023, by Amit Shah (Minister of Home Affairs) along with the Chief Minister of Manipur
• Pedestal: Three-storey building offering recreational and cultural facilities
• Budget / Construction Cost: ₹39 crore (approximately US$4.6 million)
• Complex Area: 23 acres on the Marjing Hills
Cultural Significance
• Dedicated to Marjing, the ancient Meitei deity associated with horses and polo.
• Celebrates Sagol Kangjei, the traditional horse-riding game from which modern polo originated.
• Highlights the role of the Manipuri pony, an indigenous and endangered horse breed.
• Serves as both a sports hub and tourist attraction, positioning Manipur as the birthplace of polo and reviving pride in Meitei heritage.
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