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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Rishikesh Bahadur Desai

A rock garden blooms in memory of Rayanna in Sangolli

Shourya Bhoomi Shilpa Vana is a rock garden dedicated to the memory of Sangolli Rayanna, the commander of Kittur Chennamma who rebelled against the British and was eventually hanged by the colonial power, has over 1800 life size statues besides other features.

The garden at Sangolli, has busts of Rayanna and his family members and associates, fellow soldiers like Amatur Balappa, Bichchugatti Channabasappa and Gajaveera Siddhi. Rani Channamma and her family members are featured too. It also features the murals of some British officers who attacked the Kittur kingdom and incidents from the life of Rayanna and his associates and family.

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