The Cubbon Park in Bangalore came into existence during the rule of Maharaja Chamarajendra Wodeyar who ruled the place from 1868 - 1894. This 19th century park covers around 330 acres of green space.
There are statues of prominent personalities installed in the park. The statue of Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar was installed in the central portion of the park near the tennis pavilion in the year 1927.
The park is also known by the name "Sri. Chamarajendra Park".
There are statues of prominent personalities installed in the park. The statue of Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar was installed in the central portion of the park near the tennis pavilion in the year 1927.
The park is also known by the name "Sri. Chamarajendra Park".
great!! this time when we went to India, we thought of visiting b'lore.. but somehow we couldn't managed to do that.. next i would like to visit..
ReplyDeleteAwesome - Wodeyar is regally towering above the greenery.
ReplyDeleteOh! Visited Cubbon park many times, but never noticed this. Will see whenever visit next time.
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Love this place. And the statue has such nice details.
ReplyDeleteHe looks very smart!;-)
ReplyDeleteNow this is more the kind of thing you might find in Florida! :-)
ReplyDeleteNicely done and it looks like a beautiful park!
absolutely fascinating!
ReplyDeleteI love parks and that sounds like a great one. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos for SWF,Rajesh!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, the folliage is lovely and such a stately carving
ReplyDeleteLovely looking park and what a great statue! Wonderful post for the day, Rajesh, as always! Enjoy your weekend!
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That's a wonderful statue.
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ReplyDeleteOh! Nice to Bangalore in your post! These are things that we usually miss.
ReplyDeletelooks like a powerful statue. thanks for sharing the bits of information.
ReplyDeleteI love the way he is standing there gazing out at all of his property. The close up is so full of detail. He is wearing wuite a fancy and ornate outfit. genie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue,still looks nice.
ReplyDeleteNice location for a statue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images on him! I visited cubbon part last year but not went around quite.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting statue, I like how it seems he stands on a top of a hill of vegetation.;))
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Good to know about this park...
ReplyDeleteGood to know about this!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he is standing on top of the bushes!! I like that! Here, statues are kept clear of the shrubbery!
ReplyDeleteNice capture on the statue. I have been there.
ReplyDeleteYay a click from my city :P :)
ReplyDeleteCubbon Park looks like a wonderful place to visit. Exquisite statue of Wodeyar!
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ReplyDeleteExcelente trabalho!
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Nice grand statue.
ReplyDeletean interesting blog ... good to read your post.
ReplyDeleteI like how this statue is set amongst all the foliage.
ReplyDeleteTerrific post.
ReplyDeleteI like the textures in this, from the statue to the greenery, a lovely duo of photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you all. Statue is on a elevated position with steps. The plant pots are placed around it.
ReplyDeleteMajestic, visiting from shadow shots.
ReplyDeleteSuch an inspiring shot. Wish I do manage to visit India and see this statue.
ReplyDeleteroyal blood .. speaks even from the carved stone ! Good capture Rajesh :)
ReplyDeletevisited cubbon park a lotta time..never really paid attention to the statue. How I wonder we miss out such interesting pieces from our great history.
ReplyDeleteI always wonder when will your post cover artistic places of north?
very nice shot.. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks majestic!
ReplyDeleteThat's a royal capture and I love the greenery all around.
ReplyDeleteImpressice sight that.
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Never seen this !. Shall visit this place.
ReplyDeleteThank you all. I am glad you all liked it.
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