Bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta made in Swamimalai unveiled at Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
A bronze statue of the ancient Indian surgeon Maharishi Sushruta has been unveiled at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The statue was crafted by traditional artisans in Swamimalai and serves as a tribute to the 'Father of Surgery'.
Why it matters
The installation honors the historical roots of medical science and strengthens cultural and academic ties between India and the UK.
A bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta — revered as the Father of Surgery — crafted by a ‘sthapathi’ and his team at Swamimalai near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, has been unveiled at the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom.
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