The canopy remained empty for 54 years after the King George V statue was relocated to Coronation Park in 1968.
The statue of Netaji installed in 2022 was carved from a single block of monolithic granite weighing 65 metric tons.
The statue was unveiled by the Prime Minister of India on September 8, 2022.
The canopy was originally part of a larger Delhi Coronation memorial project commissioned during the British Raj.
The sculptor responsible for the Netaji statue, Arun Yogiraj, utilized traditional hand-carving techniques for the project.
The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Canopy is a vacant ceremonial structure located at the eastern end of the Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Originally constructed by British architect Edwin Lutyens, the canopy was designed to house a statue of King George V, which was removed in 1968. In 2022, a 28-foot-tall jet black granite statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was installed beneath the canopy to honor the Indian freedom fighter. The structure stands as a symbolic replacement of colonial iconography with Indian nationalist history. It serves as the focal point for official state ceremonies and is positioned directly opposite the India Gate memorial. The canopy's architectural design features intricate carvings inspired by Indian temple craftsmanship.
From the Kartavya Path looking east, capturing both the canopy and the India Gate in a single frame.
Visit during the evening when the canopy and the surrounding India Gate area are illuminated.
Combine your visit with a walk along the redeveloped Kartavya Path to view the surrounding central vista landscape.
Check local security updates, as the area is frequently restricted during national holidays and state functions.
Do not attempt to climb or touch the monument base, as the area is strictly monitored by security personnel.
Maintain a quiet and respectful demeanor as it is a site of national significance.
