Subhas Chandra Bose statue (Shyambazar, Kolkata) explained

Subhas Chandra Bose statue
Italic Title:	no
Artist:	Nagesh Yoglekar
Year:	1947
Type:	Statue
Metric Unit:	cm
Imperial Unit:	in
City:	Kolkata
Coordinates:	22.6018°N 88.3736°W
Owner:	Kolkata Municipal Corporation

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]}

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.

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

• Statue of Subhas Chandra Bose

Notes and References

1. Book: Indian Railways. 23 January 2013. 1987. 9.
2. News: Makeover drive on north streets. https://web.archive.org/web/20090203034252/http://telegraphindia.com/1081124/jsp/calcutta/story_10152721.jsp. dead. 3 February 2009. 23 January 2013. The Telegraph (Calcutta).
3. Web site: Statue picture. Calcutta Web. 23 January 2013. 24 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120524070421/http://www.calcuttaweb.com/picture/picdisplay.php?id=62.00. dead.
4. News: Therein hangs a tail . 29 July 2021 . Telegraph India . 21 December 2019.