Krumbiegel’s headstone damaged, immediate restoration sought
Heritage Beku has petitioned authorities to investigate and restore the damaged headstone of Gustav Krumbiegel, the architect of Bengaluru's Lalbagh. The group is seeking a joint inspection by police and horticulture officials to determine if the damage was accidental or an act of vandalism.
Why it matters
Preserving historical monuments is essential for maintaining a city's cultural heritage and honoring figures who shaped its development.
Heritage Beku, a citizen-led advocacy group, has urged the State government to investigate, repair and restore the damaged headstone of Gustav Krumbiegel, a German horticulturist and town planner, at Hosur Road Cemetery. He was the curator and architect of Lalbagh, and his overall horticultural efforts gave Bengaluru its moniker ‘Garden City of India’.
On behalf of the group, Priya Chetty Rajagopal has submitted a petition to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Bangalore City Police, and the Director/ Deputy Director, Horticulture Department (Lalbagh), on Thursday, drawing attention to the “severe damage to the headstone of the legendary landscape architect and visionary.”
“Krumbiegel’s contributions to Bengaluru’s landscape, particularly his iconic design work at Lalbagh, are invaluable to our city’s heritage. The destruction of his grave marker represents a significant loss to our shared history,” she said in the petition.
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