108-Foot Statue of Bengaluru Founder Sets World Record

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Sunset in Bengaluru - Sputnik International, 1920, 10.11.2022
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Called the "Statue of Prosperity," it was built as a tribute to Kempegowda who was the 16th century chieftain of the Vijayanagara Empire. He founded Bengaluru city in 1537.
A 108-foot statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, which is to be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, has set a world record for being the first and tallest bronze statue of the founder of a city.
Designed by noted sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, a Padma Bhushan (India's third-highest civilian award) recipient, the statue weighs 220 tonnes. It also carries a four-ton sword.
Situated at the new Kempegowda International Airport, the statue is surrounded by a heritage theme park spread over 23 acres of area, both costing about INR 840 million ($10.2 Million) to the government.
© Photo : TwitterPicture of 108 feet tall statue of the founder of India's Bengaluru City, Kempegowda, sets new world record
Picture of 108 feet tall statue of the founder of India's Bengaluru City, Kempegowda, sets new world record - Sputnik International, 1920, 10.11.2022
Picture of 108 feet tall statue of the founder of India's Bengaluru City, Kempegowda, sets new world record
Sharing a picture of the certificate on Twitter from the World Book of Records, Karnataka State Chief Basavaraj Bommai wrote it's a matter of great pride and the statue standing at 108 feet symbolizes his vision of a Global City.
© Photo : Twitter108 feet tall statue of the founder of India's Bengaluru City, Kempegowda, sets new world record
108 feet tall statue of the founder of India's Bengaluru City, Kempegowda, sets new world record - Sputnik International, 1920, 10.11.2022
108 feet tall statue of the founder of India's Bengaluru City, Kempegowda, sets new world record
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