As a tribute to mothers and honouring the spirit of motherhood, the Rao Hospital erected a 6.5-foot statue of a mother and child (Thaisei) at Lawley Road and Maruthamalai Road Junction, Thadagam Road, on 21st May 2025.
The statue was unveiled by Sivaguru Prabhakaran, Municipal Corporation Commissioner, in the presence of Dr. S.R. Rao, Chairman of the Hospital; Dr. Asha Rao, Managing Director; Dr. Damodar Rao, Associate Director; and Deepika Rao, Director, Administration.
After unveiling, Dr. S. R. Rao said, “With over 70 years of medical excellence, Rao Hospital is a trusted leader in women’s and children’s healthcare in Coimbatore, dedicated to compassionate, specialised care for generations of families. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner, Coimbatore District Collector and the Highways Department for permitting us to set up this wonderful Mother and Child statue.
Dr. Asha Rao, in her address, said, “At Rao Hospital, the bond between a mother and her child lies at the very heart of what we do. It is a connection defined by love, strength, sacrifice, and unconditional care- qualities that guide every aspect of our work in women’s and maternal health.”
Further, she stated, “The statue of Thaisei is a tribute to this timeless and universal bond. The statue is more than a piece of art—it is a symbol of the values we uphold at Rao Hospital. We are proud to contribute this meaningful representation to the Coimbatore Smart City project and the people of our beloved city.”
This statue was designed and built by Satish Kumar and Maha Prabhu of Flagship Media.
The unveiling ceremony featured a Bharatanatyam performance.
