New Hindu Temple In NC Will Feature 155-foot Statue of Lord Murugan, Hindu God of War

A new Hindu Temple will be built in North Carolina on over 130 acres with plans to feature a 155-foot state of “Lord Murugan” the Hindu “God” of War.

For reference, that is TALLER than the Statue of Liberty.

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🚨HOLY CRAP!!!

Hindus in North Carolina have acquired over 130 acres of residential land and are CURRENTLY building a MASSIVE temple with plans for a 155-foot statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war.

The statue will be taller than the Statue of Liberty…

WHAT?!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/2FtYNgClmB

— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) November 1, 2025

The NRI Pulse had more details:

A Hindu nonprofit organization has acquired more than 130 acres of land in Moncure, North Carolina, to build a sprawling temple complex that will feature what it describes as the world’s tallest statue of Lord Murugan, the Tamil “warrior god.”

According to information published by the Carolina Murugan Temple (CMT), the registered nonprofit behind the project, the land—located near the Deep River in Chatham County—will serve as the site for a temple complex that includes a Murugan statue, a Tamil cultural museum, a language library, and walking trails. The site is listed at 100 Murugan Circle, Moncure, NC 27559.

Moncure is a small, unincorporated community located about 30 miles southwest of Raleigh, the state capital; 20 miles south of Chapel Hill; and 15 miles southeast of Pittsboro, the Chatham County seat.

The organization’s website outlines its vision to create a “landmark to bring unique spiritual, cultural, and language experience representing World Tamils.” CMT says the project is being developed in phases, with construction and fundraising efforts currently underway.

Many were critical:

This is not what the Founding Fathers envisioned when they wrote the First Amendment…. https://t.co/tOwSKYuMWa

— Alexander Duncan (@AlexDuncanTX) November 1, 2025