The skyline of Kailasagiri gained a towering new landmark as a 65-foot-high Trident (Trishul) was inaugurated on Saturday (May 9, 2026), marking a significant step in the city’s push toward becoming a top-tier international tourism destination.
The inauguration was led by Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana, MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, and Visakhapatnam MP Matukumilli Sribharat, alongside several regional legislators and officials.
Feat of engineering and spirituality
The massive structure, which includes a Damarukam, was completed in approximately eight months at an estimated cost of ₹6 crore. Given Kailasagiri’s coastal elevation and susceptibility to high-velocity winds, the MP highlighted that the Trident was built to rigorous engineering specifications, capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 250 km/h.
“Kailasagiri already holds immense spiritual significance due to the iconic Shiva-Parvathi statues,” Minister Narayana said.
