Christ the Redeemer, God has blessed Brazil

Little beyond 500 years ago, Christianity has not reached its prominence in the Latin American hemisphere. In Brazil with the Portuguese colonization Christianity tweaked in, took a spasmodic expansion and became a popular religion. Portuguese has erected many temples (Churches) of Gods and saints across Brazil in favor of religion and spread its messages (prophecies). However, Brazil has a unique mixture of various religions and religious practices. Interestingly, all these sects, creeds of people live in high reconciliation (harmony), admiring recognition and hybrid transparency.

As a tribute to Jesus Christ, the Brazilians started erecting iconic statue of "Christ the Redentor " across Brazil. The hilariously popular and gigantic "Christ the Redeemer" in Rio de Janeiro is the largest statue of Jesus in Brazil and 5th largest statue in the world. It was embraced among one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World”. It was basically made of reinforced concrete and soapstone; it is 39.6 meters, weights 635 tones. It is strategically and structurally mounted on top of the mountain Corcovado in the Tijuca Forest National park, Rio de Janeiro. It was originally designed by Brazilian, Heito da Silva Costa along with French Sculptor Paul Landowski. The statue was raised between 1926 and 1931, with funds generated from donations. The statue was inaugurated in 1931 by then president of Brazil Getulio Vargas and Cardinal Dom Sebastiao.

For many decades these statues stood erect and represented an outstanding reciprocation of spreading the messages by the Son of God, the son of Virgin Mary. These statues are basically footed on the top of a hill or highlands to give an overlooking and provoking sight. The photographic and adrenaline pumping visual experience from the top makes it one of the most visited places in the southern hemisphere. 

The size of the statues varies from cities and are mostly made of reinforced concrete and painted in white. During my stay in Brazil, I had a glance while I was passing by the highways. I was taken aback by this unique phenomenon and the special interest of Brazilian community in mounting the structure. I had the grandest opportunity to visit some of the statues at Poços de Caldas, Albertina, E.S Pinhal, Vinhedo, Aguas da Prata, Ouro Preto and couple more. I strongly recommend those who has plans to visit Brazil, should never miss a snap standing beside Christ. 

A useful selection and demonstration of architecture with greatness to religion and promotion of tourism. It has become an icon of  huge commercial success with widely sold out postcards, T-shirt, flyer, banners and documentaries. The films shot in Rio de Janeiro never miss to incorporate a quick aerial view of Christ. All these statues that I had visited and not visited bare a very strong message of faith, peace, diversity and love. It is told that, those people living in its proximity gains strong energies and a sense of healing. Yet again, “God has blessed Brazil again”.


Follow the below link to experience some of the best shots of Christ in Rio
http://www.lovethesepics.com/2011/04/christ-the-redeemer-statue-1-of-7-new-wonders-of-the-world-45-inspiring-pics/