Subhas Chandra Bose statue (Shyambazar, Kolkata)

The 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]

Subhas Chandra Bose statue
ArtistNagesh Yoglekar
Year1969
TypeStatue
LocationKolkata
Coordinates22°36′06″N 88°22′25″E
OwnerKolkata Municipal Corporation

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 were beautified. At this time the statue was painted and illuminated by two lamp posts.[2]

Description

The statue is an equestrian statue, depicting Bose seated on a horse with one leg up. Bose is seen wearing his military uniform.

References
  1. Indian Railways. 1987. p. 9. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  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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