In the year 1906, the Statue of Queen Victoria of Britain is installed in this park.
This statue is located at one end of the park near Mahatama Gandhi Circle.Monday, November 8, 2010
Queen Victoria Statue, Bangalore
Cubbon Park in Bangalore (State: Karnataka) is one of the biggest parks in the city. There are several statues installed in this park.
In the year 1906, the Statue of Queen Victoria of Britain is installed in this park.
This statue is located at one end of the park near Mahatama Gandhi Circle.
In the year 1906, the Statue of Queen Victoria of Britain is installed in this park.This statue is located at one end of the park near Mahatama Gandhi Circle.
didn't notice this statue in cubbon park. have to look for it next time
ReplyDeleteroyal looking!
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us your country. Have a Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeletegood one ..nice shot too
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful statue.
ReplyDeletenice to see this one .
ReplyDeleteSo stoic.
ReplyDeleteMi piace molto la statua della Regina Vittoria :))
ReplyDeleteBuona serata :)
Myriam
That's a very impressive statue.
ReplyDeleteLovely statue, great captures and a very interesting post for the day, Rajesh! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
She certainly does look regal as befitting her title of Empress of India at that time. Thank you for sharing this interesting sculpture of history.:)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the statue ;))
ReplyDeleteI saw a similar statue (I think) in front of Buckingham Palace in London.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see another statue of Queen Victoria in another corner of the world. Did you see my dressed up Queen Vic statues in Sydney, a few weeks ago?
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a beautiful park well maintained
ReplyDeleteShe looks quite regal.
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly a nice statue of her, Rajesh. Like the people of India, Canadians were also subjects of the Empress, and I'm always interested in reading about her. Thanks for sharing your photos.
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Kay, Alberta, Canada
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Interesting!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember visiting this park -its on my list next time i visit Bangalore !
ReplyDeleteYour country never ceases to amaze me with its beauty. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteIf you have time, do drop by:
Wandering to the Quiapo Church
Very interesting to see these status in India.
ReplyDeleteCubbon park is the lungs of Bangalore...thank God the authorities have not touched the park. at the same time..concrete jungle coming up and growing day by day around this park....kudos to the authorities
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue for My World tuesday posting
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Greetings, Bram
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nice pic of history!
ReplyDeleteA very harmonious statue, well designed.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what you think of her when you see her statue today, Rajesh?
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand statue, she truly looks majestic.;)
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What a beautiful statue of queen victoria, must be a beautiful park to visit.
ReplyDeleteHave always loved this statue's regal look !
ReplyDeleteAnd I am regularly amazed by the designs embossed on her marble gown!Wonder who the sculptor was.
Beautiful statue!
ReplyDeleteI like statues like these......
ReplyDeletethat is an impressive statue
ReplyDeleteQuite a royal take on the theme! beautiful statue of the queen.
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She seems so entrenched in history - yet my grandma was born when Queen Victoria was alive.
ReplyDeleteQueen Victoria, lovely statue for Q day.
ReplyDeleteThere must be so many statues of Victoria throughout the former Empire and even now in the Commonwealth.
ReplyDeletePerfect choice for the letter Q. That statue has been there for a long time.
ReplyDeleteVicki - of COURSE!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Cool!!! How many queens were there in history???
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for the sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nicely built statue....
ReplyDeletePixellicious Photos
Amazing to think that she still lives on in India too!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy coming to your blog to see the marvelous sites of your country. Another good one!
ReplyDeletegreat Q concept
ReplyDeleteImpressive statue! I chose queen too this week!
ReplyDeleteErika B
That's a very nice statue.
ReplyDeleteThat's a young queen victoria. the one in Auckalnd is much older.
ReplyDeleteMy Indian friend told me that at that time, the French was also interested in India, Is it true?
She always looks so "impmerial" lots of Statues of her are along the English coast.
ReplyDeleteNice choice !
Ann: At that point India had lot of wealth. So, British, French, Portugese, Dutch, Persi, Greek ec., all were here then.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture of this Queen!
ReplyDeleteVery well done!
Léia
That's great to know the statue still exists! Nice one
ReplyDeleteWhat a well-travelled lady she is - I know she actually did go to France and Germany, but .. I wonder if she really did travel to your country?
ReplyDeleteinteresting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteInteresting.
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Had just been there on a vacation and did say Hi! to her in Cubbon Park :D
ReplyDeletevery nice ...look at the attitude :D
ReplyDeleteNice sculpture!
ReplyDeleteWhat is she holding in her hands??
beautiful click of the royal looking statue.
ReplyDeleteMissed seeing this earlier..will lookout for it next time..thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for the appreciation.
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