Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue (also known as GWK statue) is a 121-meter-tall statue located in Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali, Indonesia. It was designed by Nyoman Nuarta and inaugurated in September 2018.

Garuda is found in Nepalese traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. The first sounding rocket of Nepal is named Garuda. The central bank, Nepal Rastra Bank uses Garuda in their official logo. Ancient palaces in Kathmandu Valley use statue of Garuda at their gates.

GWK Cultural Park is home to some of the most iconic cultural landmarks in Bali, including the magnificent Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue, which stands tall at 121 meters and is a …

Jan 8, 2019 · Garuda Wisnu Kencana is the tallest statue in Indonesia, the world’s tallest statue of a Hindu deity, and if you include its massive base, the fourth-tallest statue in the world. But it took...

Dec 20, 2024 · Garuda Wisnu Kencana, also known as the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue, has become a top tourist attraction, drawing visitors from all corners of the globe. In this article, we will explore the history, size, building process, and the unique features that make Garuda Wisnu Kencana a true marvel of Bali .

Transforming the face of the Uluwatu region of Bali, this beautiful cultural destination features sprawling parkland, an amphitheatre, a street theatre, shops, restaurants, and the fourth-tallest statue in the world — The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue.

GWK Cultural Park (Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park), an iconic attraction in Bali that celebrates the island’s rich heritage. Located in Ungasan, this park is known for its impressive statue of Lord Vishnu riding Garuda, a symbol of freedom.

This statue depicts one of the gods who is riding a garuda bird and is highly respected by the Hindu community in Bali, namely Lord Vishnu. The names Garuda and Vishnu are familiar to Hindus. Garuda is believed to be a human-bodied, bird-headed creature that can fly.

It is devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu, and his mount, Garuda, the mythical bird who became his companion. Owned and managed by Alam Sutera Realty, Tbk, the construction of the 120.9 m (397 ft) statue of Vishnu riding his mount Garuda was completed in August 2018. [1]

Jul 29, 2018 · The 75-metre tall Garuda Wisnu (121 metres or 396 feet, if you count the mammoth concrete pedestal on which it rests) statue in Bali depicts Lord Vishnu riding on his vehicle, the mythical bird Garuda.