Mon Feb 03 09:00:00 IST 2025: ## Bengaluru Unveils New Statue Amidst City’s Rich Collection
**Bengaluru, Karnataka, February 3, 2025** – A 41-foot-tall bronze statue of Nada Devi Bhuvaneshwari was unveiled at the Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka State Secretariat, on February 3rd. The ₹21.24 crore statue, part of the Karnataka Namakarana Suvarna Mahotsava celebrations commemorating the state’s renaming, joins a growing collection of monuments on the premises. The Vidhana Soudha already houses statues of prominent figures including B.R. Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, and Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bengaluru.
This latest addition is not an isolated instance. Bengaluru boasts a diverse range of statues across the city, from the towering 108-foot statue of Kempe Gowda at the international airport to smaller tributes to figures from various fields. Statues of historical figures like Queen Victoria and social reformers like Basaveshwara stand alongside those of cinematic icons such as Rajkumar and Puneet Rajkumar, reflecting the city’s layered history and cultural influences. Even football legend Pele and Mother Teresa have been immortalized in bronze.
The article highlights the proliferation of statues in Bengaluru, noting that some are erected by government bodies while others are community-led tributes. This diverse collection showcases Bengaluru’s rich history and the varied figures who have shaped its identity, ranging from colonial-era rulers to modern-day film stars and sports legends.
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