Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a 112-foot tall face of Adiyogi – the source of Yoga, designed and to be consecrated by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder Isha Foundation, on February 24 on Maha Shivaratri at the Isha Yoga Center here.

The Prime Minister will light the sacred fire to commence the Maha Yoga Yagna which will happen across the world as a tribute to Adiyogi, a release from the Center said today.

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has included the consecration event of this glorious face in its official Incredible India campaign as a destination, it said.

Stating that it was created as the largest face on the planet, as an acknowledgement of the first yogi’s unparalleled contribution to humanity, it said that it symbolises liberation, representing the 112 ways in which every human can attain one’s ultimate potential through the science of yoga.

This event will be telecast live, simultaneously in seven languages to over 5 crore people by 23 satellite television channels and several online platforms.