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Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal in Agra, India

Standing along Agra’s Yamuna River Promenade, the giant 26-foot-tall Lord Laddu Gopal statue is hard to miss. Created by the Agra Municipal Corporation as part of its "Waste to Wonder" initiative, the sculpture was built using more than two tonnes of discarded iron and steel, turning scrap metal into a striking piece of public art. It features a striking peacock feather that towers over the…

Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal in Agra, India

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