District admn. carries out repairs to Channamma statue in Kittur
The Belagavi district administration swiftly repaired the right hand of the Rani Channamma equestrian statue in Kittur after it accidentally fell off. Blacksmiths cleaned, soldered, and repainted the bronze statue, restoring the sword, just days before the State-level Kittur Utsav.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage and public monuments, especially those with historical significance. The swift response demonstrates local administration's commitment to maintaining public symbols and ensuring cultural events proceed smoothly.
District admn. carries out repairs to Channamma statue in Kittur left Repairs being carried out to the right hand of the Rani Channamma statue in Kittur. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/yuerz2/article71607843.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9727_21_10_2026_15_31_41_1_22BGMKITTURCHANNAMMASTATUEREPAIR1.JPEG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Karnataka belagavi 21 10 2026. Workers repair the hand of the Rani Channamma statue in Kittur, that had accidentally fallen off in Belagavi on Monday. The repairs were taken up immediately after news came that the right hand of the equestrian statue accidentally fell off Belagavi The Belagavi district administration officers have carried out repairs to the Kittur Channamma statue after the right hand accidentally fell off in Kittur. The repairs were taken up immediately after news came and completed within hours, the officers said. The issue had raised some concerns as the State-level Kittur Utsav is scheduled to begin on Friday.
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