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The Gyarah Murti is an iconic ensemble of 11 statues erected as a tribute to Gandhi’s courageous Dandi March of 1931 against oppressive salt taxes imposed by the British colonialists.
The Gyarah Murti is an iconic ensemble of 11 statues erected as a tribute to Gandhi’s courageous Dandi March of 1931 against oppressive salt taxes imposed by the British colonialists. Created by sculptor Devi Prasad Roy Choudhary, the black monument depicts Gandhi leading the way, followed by 10 people of different religious affiliations from various walks of life including a Hindu scholar, Muslim farmer, Christian priest, Sikh elite, and Dalit laborer. It illustrates how diverse people unified for a common cause to obtain freedom.
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Mother Teresa Cres, Willingdon Crescent, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110011, India
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