Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a 77-feet bronze statue of Lord Ram at the historic Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt in South Goa on Friday, the mutt’s central committee chairperson Shrinivas Dempo said.

The PM is scheduled to arrive at the venue at 3.45 pm, for which a special helipad has been constructed inside the mutt premises. After visiting the temple located on the campus, he will address a public gathering.

The massive 77-ft structure—crafted by renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, the creator of Gujarat’s Statue of Unity—is set to become the tallest statue of Lord Ram in the world, Goa PWD Minister Digambar Kamat said.

Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Minister Shripad Naik, and state cabinet ministers will attend the event.

The unveiling forms part of a larger celebration marking 550 years of the mutt’s tradition, with programmes scheduled from November 27 to December 7. The mutt, located in Partagal village in Canacona, was established 370 years ago and continues to serve as a key spiritual centre.

Between 7,000 and 10,000 devotees are expected to visit the mutt every day during the festivities. Kamat said the entire premises have been refurbished and given a modern aesthetic ahead of the landmark occasion.