Subhas Chandra Bose statue (Shyambazar, Kolkata)

Subhas Chandra Bose statue
Artist Nagesh Yoglekar
Year 1969
Type Statue
Location Kolkata
Coordinates 22°36′06″N 88°22′25″E / 22.60179°N 88.37363°E / 22.60179; 88.37363Coordinates: 22°36′06″N 88°22′25″E / 22.60179°N 88.37363°E / 22.60179; 88.37363
Owner Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Subhas Chandra Bose statue located in Shyambazar five point crossing is one of the most important statues and landmarks in Kolkata. The statue was sculpted by Nagesh Yoglekar and was unveiled by Kolkata Municipal Corporation in 1969.[1][2][3]

History

The statue was sculpted by Nagesh Yoglekar and was unveiled by Kolkata Municipal Corporation in 1969. In 2008, during a project initiated by Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC), this statue and its surrounding area was beautified. At this time the statue was painted and illuminated by two lamp posts.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Indian Railways. 1987. p. 9. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Makeover drive on north streets". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "Statue picture". Calcutta Web. Retrieved 23 January 2013.


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