131-foot trident in Ujjain

Ujjain, April 6  A 131-foot high trident, Hindu god Shiva's weapon, has been erected in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh to mark the Sinhasth Kumbh.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan worshipped the giant trident, established in the Dutt Akhara region, on Tuesday. 

Prepared with the support of Bajaj company, the trident weighs seven tonnes and is made of stainless steel. Made in Nasik, it cost Rs.20 lakh.