Patil Banakatti Charitable Trust in the city of Bijapur, Karnataka, India, on the Sindagi Road.

The temple was built by Mr Basantkumar Patil, in memory of his father, in his hometown of Bijapur.

Public interest has been anticipated by the Trust with the series of charity work relating to the statue.

One of the five brothers who make up the Trustees, told The Hindu newspaper that initially it will accommodate 52 members and the capacity will be enhanced gradually.

Once this is stabilised, the Trust will establish a free boarding school for meritorious students from economically and socially deprived classes.