Ghadi Chowk, Raipur Explained

Monument Name:Raipur Clock Tower
Native Name:घड़ी चौक रायपुर
Location:Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Type:Memorial
Material:Brick and white cement
Open:19 December 1995
Dedicated To:Guru Ghasidas
Coordinates:21.2449°N 81.6428°W

Ghadi Chowk Raipur also known as "Guru Ghasidas Time Square" is a clock tower located in the heart of Raipur city of Chhattisgarh, India. Constructed in 1995 and the structure was inaugurated on 19 December 1995. This place is considered an important landmark in Raipur and has become iconic symbol of Raipur. A six-foot diameter mechanical clock was installed around its pillar, about 50 feet high, made of concrete. After every hour in the clock, the bell in its turret used to ring. To popularize the folk tunes of Chhattisgarh. Raipur Development Authority decided to combine the folk tunes of Chhattisgarh before the sound of the bell ringing after every hour in Nagarghari so that the common man can also become familiar with the folk tunes of Chhattisgarh.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: राज्य स्थापना विशेष: तस्वीरों में देखें कैसे छत्तीसगढ़ की राजधानी रायपुर छोटे शहर से अब स्मार्ट सिटी में हो रहा तब्दील - Chhattisgarh News. 1 November 2020. Dainik Bhaskar. 29 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Ghadi Chowk Raipur Chhattisgarh घड़ी चौक रायपुर छत्तीसगढ़ का इतिहास .