The Victoria Memorial, Kolkata.
The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Central Kolkata, which was built between 1906 and 1921. It is dedicated to the memory of Empress Victoria, and is now a museum under the auspices of the ministry of culture. The memorial lies on the Maidan and is one of the iconic landmarks of Kolkata.
In January 1901, on the death of Empress Victoria, then Lord Curzon, suggested the creation of a fitting memorial. Lord Curzon proposed the construction of a grand building with a museum and gardens.
The Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone on 4 January 1906, and it was formally opened to the public in 1921.
Photo series
Photographer Subarnarekha Ganguly beautifully captured the projection mapping show on the eastern facade of the Victoria Memorial which has been recently launched as a newest attraction. Indian history and it’s freedom struggle is brilliantly portrayed through this light and sound show.
About the photographer
Subarnarekha Ganguly is a govt school teacher. She has 17 yrs of experience in teaching English in reputed schools of Kolkata. She started photography as a hobby but gradually she became passionate about it and she has been doing photography since 2019.
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