The Equestrian Statue – KalaGhoda
Sunday 24 hours open
The Equestrian Statue – KalaGhoda is a historical landmark located in Vadodara, Gujarat. The average rating of this place is 4.10 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews. The street address of this place is 855Q+J65, Kala Ghoda Station Rd, Dak Bunglaw, Sayajiganj, Vadodara, Gujarat 390005, India. It is about 0.46 kilometers away from the Vadodara Junction railway station.
- Where is The Equestrian Statue – KalaGhoda located?
- The Equestrian Statue – KalaGhoda is located at 855Q+J65, Kala Ghoda Station Rd, Dak Bunglaw, Sayajiganj, Vadodara, Gujarat 390005, India.
- What is the off day for The Equestrian Statue – KalaGhoda?
- The Equestrian Statue – KalaGhoda is 7 days open 24hr
- What is the nearest railway station from The Equestrian Statue – KalaGhoda?
- Vadodara Junction railway station is the nearest railway station to The Equestrian Statue – KalaGhoda. It is nearly 0.46 kilometers away from it.
deep jani 18 months ago
The Statue of Late King, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III seated on horse’s back is situated near Sayaji baug (Kamati baug)‘s Main Entrance. The Statue is of vigorous Bronze which was made by F Derwett Wood at cost of Rs. 60,000. It is the real size statue of Maharaja. The maharaja’s face is in eastern direction. The statue is of real height of the maharaja. It is also one of few statues of maharaja with their mustaches. There is also 6 foot long sword.
On 17th March 1907 – Maharaja Holkar of Indore visited Vadodara (Baroda) and unveiled an Equestrian Statue of Maharaja Sayajirao made by F Derwett Wood. The Statue was erected by public subscription in commemoration of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. According to Texts written on statue’s rock, the Statue was unveiled on 5th March, 1907, during the silver Jubilee Celebration (Ropya Mahotsav) of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
Roman lady is carved out from stone below the statue in 2 sides. Birthday & Reigning years are written in carved style. In other 2 sides, why this statue was made and placed is written in Marathi and Gujarati Language.
The Statue is known as KalaGhoda as of Black Horse. The horse’s 2 legs are in the air, one on left
Ajay Ambaliya 36 months ago
It is the place located near kamati baug.. also known as sayaji bag from here you can go to bus stand mangal bajar or ms University. Maybe maharaja sayajirau gaikwad made this circle far years ago.
Jignesh Solanki 84 months ago
The Statue of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III seated on horse’s back is situated near Sayaji baug (Kamati baug)‘s Main Entrance. The Statue is of vigorous Bronze which was made by F Derwett Wood at cost of Rs. 60,000. It is the real size statue of Maharaja. The maharaja’s face is in eastern direction. The statue is of real height of the maharaja. It is also one of few statues of maharaja with their mustaches. There is also 6 foot long sword.
On 17th March 1907 – Maharaja Holkar of Indore visited Vadodara (Baroda) and unveiled an Equestrian Statue of Maharaja Sayajirao made by F Derwett Wood. The Statue was erected by public subscription in commemoration of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. According to Texts written on statue’s rock, the Statue was unveiled on 5th March, 1907, during the silver Jubilee Celebration (Ropya Mahotsav) of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
Roman lady is carved out from stone below the statue in 2 sides. Birthday & Reigning years are written in carved style. In other 2 sides, why this statue was made and placed is written in Marathi and Gujarati Language.
The Statue is known as KalaGhoda as of Black Horse. The horse’s 2 legs are in the air, one on left side at Front and other one at right side at Rear.
- Address
- 855Q+J65, Kala Ghoda Station Rd, Dak Bunglaw, Sayajiganj, Vadodara, Gujarat 390005, India
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| Tuesday | 24hr open |
| Wednesday | 24hr open |
| Thursday | 24hr open |
| Friday | 24hr open |
| Saturday | 24hr open |
| Sunday | 24hr open |
N.B. The timetable is based on our last updated data on January 26, 2024.
