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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
Year1947
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 depicts Bose, wearing military attire seated on a horse with one leg up. The statue itself acts as an important visual landmark for the local community to aid in navigation.[4]


See also



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.
  4. "Therein hangs a tail". Telegraph India. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2021.

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