Unveiling Chennai’s Statues: Stories Behind the Sculptures

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• The iconic equestrian statue of sir Thomas Munro at Island Grounds, Chennai, installed in 1839, lacks a saddle and stirrups. Theories suggest this was due to the sculptor’s oversight or Munro’s preference for bareback riding.
• A white marble statue of Justice Tiruvarur Muthuswami Iyer stands within the 133-year-old heritage madras High Court premises. His appointment as a High Court judge faced opposition from Europeans during the British era, prompting the establishment of The hindu in 1878 to support his elevation.
• Seven notable statues across Chennai were highlighted:

1. Thomas Munro statue (Island Grounds)
2. Kannagi statue (Kamarajar Salai)
3. Justice Tiruvarur Muthuswami Iyer statue (Madras High Court)
4. triumph of Labour statue (Marina Beach)
5. Equestrian statues below Anna Flyover
6. Police Memorial statue (Tamil Nadu DGP Office campus)
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(Image Description: File photo depicting Kannagi’s depiction on Marina Beach and ‘Made of Chennai’ cultural logo)

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