Technology company uses AR, VR, MR, XR to create an interactive layer around one of Hyderabad’s landmark spiritual and learning centres.
Hyderabad:
With an initiative to enhance
joyful learning during a visit to the iconic Statue of Equality, 4Point2
Technologies, a technology company specialising in AR,VR, MR, XR and immersive digital
experiences , is bringing together technology, heritage and storytelling at
one of the city’s prominent spiritual and learning centres.
Preserving
Traditional Folk Lore, Reimagining Storytelling - A First-of-Its-Kind Immersive
Experience.
For
generations, Bharat’s folk lore, traditions and tales of its history were
passed down by word of mouth from grandparents and parents to children. In
today’s fast-changing world, this traditional chain of storytelling is becoming
less accessible.
Recognising
this gap, 4Point2 Technologies is introducing its flagship AR products , combining merchandise
with immersive digital storytelling to bring cultural narratives to life
through interactive sessions on personal devices. The objective is to create a
contemporary medium through which the right
stories and facts of ancient history, their significance and the values behind
them can be experienced by today’s
generation and carried forward for generations to come.
The immersive experience was inaugurated on 22 September 2026 in the presence of spiritual leaders and dignitaries HH Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, Chairman, Statue of Equality; HH Ahobila Jeeyar Swamiji, Chief Patron, Statue of Equality; Sriman T. Ramesh Gupta, President, Statue of Equality; and Shri K. V. Chowdary, President, Divya Saketham, who graced the inauguration .
The
programme also featured key speakers from 4Point2 Technologies and its advisory
leadership K. Shiva Kumar ,
Founder, Chairman & Managing
Director , 4Point2 Technologies Pvt. Ltd.;
Dr. Subramanyam Sharma G , Grandson of Late Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan & Late Shri V. V. Giri |
Chief Mentor , 4Point2 Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Apoorva , Director , 4Point2 Technologies Pvt.
Ltd.; Yashwanth Kumar , CEO,
4Point2 Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Madhu
Chander , CTO, 4Point2 Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
The
initiative is aimed at demonstrating how emerging technologies can help tourism
destinations move beyond conventional sightseeing and create more interactive,
informative and engaging experiences for visitors.
Where
Technology Meets a 1,000-Year Legacy
The
Statue of Equality is dedicated to Sri
Ramanujacharya , the 11th-century saint, philosopher and social reformer
whose teachings emphasised equality and inclusion.
Standing
at 216 feet, the monument is among
the world’s tallest metallic statues in a sitting posture. Made of Panchaloha,
a traditional five-metal alloy comprising gold, silver, copper, brass and zinc
, the statue forms the centerpiece of a much larger spiritual and cultural
destination.
The
Statue of Equality project was conceptualised by and actualised under the
guidance of His Holiness Tridandi
Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji to gratefully commemorate Sri Ramanujacharya’s legacy and take his message of equality to
audiences across the world.
The
complex also houses the 108 Divya
Desams , which are sacred Vishnu temples, providing visitors with an
opportunity to experience the architectural and spiritual traditions associated
with these important centres which exemplified that all souls are equal in the
eyes of the Supreme. These Divya Desams were glorified in the songs of Alwars,
the Tamil poet saints. They were a source of inspiration for Sri Ramanujacharya
in becoming the Icon of Equality.
Another
significant attraction is Swarna
Ramanuja , a gold deity of Sri Ramanujacharya installed for daily worship
and made with approximately 120 kg of
gold. Portraying the profound significance of Sri Ramanujacharya’s 120-year
journey on this earth.
Beyond
the Monument: A Story of Service
The
wider institutional ecosystem associated with the destination encompasses
initiatives in food, education, healthcare and social inclusion. Visitors are
provided prasadam, while the institution has undertaken initiatives aimed at
supporting education and healthcare.
A
particularly distinctive dimension is its engagement with persons who are
visually challenged, including opportunities for training, participation and
employment. People associated with these initiatives can be seen performing
various roles within the campus, making inclusion part of the everyday visitor
experience.
Residential
facilities are also provided to people, including priests and their families,
associated with the temple and its activities.
This
combination of spirituality, service and inclusion adds a human dimension to
what is otherwise a monumental architectural and technological story.
Why
Reality, Why Now?
Although
AR, VR, MR, XR has existed for more than a decade, 4Point2 Technologies
believes its relevance to tourism lies in moving from technology demonstration
to experience creation.
The
company combines AR, VR, MR, XR with content, creativity and storytelling to
provide contextual information and interactive experiences around physical
destinations.
Experiencing
Rituals Beyond the Moment of Darshan
Temple
rituals are deeply rooted in tradition, but many take place during specific
hours, making it difficult for every devotee to witness them in person. Through
its VR Darshan experience ,
4Point2 Technologies brings these sacred moments closer to devotees through
immersive 360° experiences—from early-morning rituals and Abhishekam to
Alankaram, Aarthi and other occasional rituals.
Captured
entirely from real temple
environments and real rituals, with no VFX, CGI or digitally recreated visuals
, VR Darshan preserves the authenticity of these sacred practices. It does not
replace physical Darshan, but extends the experience—enabling devotees to
witness, revisit and share these moments beyond the temple’s physical
boundaries and timings.
K.
Shiva Kumar, Chairman, MD & Founder, 4Point2 Technologies
, said, “Tourism is no longer only about seeing a destination. Visitors
increasingly want to understand the story behind what they see. AR, VR, MR, XR
gives us an opportunity to create that additional layer of discovery. The
Statue of Equality has an extraordinary story spanning spirituality,
philosophy, architecture and social service, and technology can help present
that story in a format that today's audiences connect with.”
He
further added, “Our objective is not to replace the physical experience. It
is to enhance it.”
A
New Opportunity for Heritage Tourism
The
Hyderabad initiative comes as tourism destinations increasingly look at
technology to enhance visitor experiences and attract younger, digitally
engaged audiences.
The
company believes that India's vast heritage landscape offers significant
opportunities for technology-backed interpretation – from monuments and temples
to museums, historical sites and cultural destinations.
The
Statue of Equality therefore becomes both a visitor experience and a
demonstration of how Bharat’s traditional heritage can be presented through
contemporary technology.
The
initiative marks 4Point2 Technologies' entry into Hyderabad and its continued
expansion into technology-backed experiential solutions, with a focus on
helping destinations become more interactive, accessible and engaging for the
next generation of visitors.
About
4Point2 Technologies
4Point2
Technologies is a technology company specialising in AR, VR, MR, XR, immersive experiences,
customised applications, custom publishing and digital solutions .
Shri
Kumar Shiva Kumar , Founder, Chairman & Managing Director
of 4Point2 Technologies , is an
entrepreneur and technology business leader with over two decades of experience
in entrepreneurship, business strategy and technology-driven ventures. An MBA
in Marketing, he founded 4Point2 Technologies in 2004 with a vision to harness
emerging technologies to create innovative and immersive experiences.
Under
his leadership, 4Point2 Technologies has developed expertise in Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed
Reality, Extended Reality and experiential digital solutions , with a focus
on integrating technology, creativity and storytelling.
His
vision is centred on using immersive technologies to create meaningful
experiences, connect audiences with culture and heritage, and make knowledge
more engaging and accessible to future generations.
For
further information, please contact:
K.
Shiva Kumar
MD
& Founder, 4Point2 Technologies
M:
91489 88344