Madame Tussauds honoured yoga guru Baba Ramdev with a wax statue in New York, depicting him in the Vrikshasana pose. The unveiling ceremony took place in Delhi, attended by Baba Ramdev himself, marking a tribute to yoga, ayurveda, and India's cultural heritage.
Baba Ramdev expressed his gratitude, stating that it showcases the recognition of not just icons from Bollywood, Hollywood, and politics, but also spiritual leaders. During the event, Baba Ramdev performed a traditional ritual by applying a 'tika' on the forehead of his wax impression. His wax statue will be displayed at the museum in Times Square, Manhattan, joining the ranks of other distinguished Indian personalities. "With world's top 200 icons, Madame Tussauds has given a saint this honour. I am very thankful and consider this honour as a pride moment for 'Sanatan' culture," yoga guru Ramdev said on his wax statue at ‘Madame Tussauds New York’ in Delhi.
According to reports, Ramdev collaborated with a 20-member team at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London in 2018, providing them with his photographs and measurements for the creation of his wax statue. He later shared images from the museum on Twitter, featuring poses like the vrikshasan (standing on one leg), which closely resemble the stance of his wax figure.