Triumph of Labour, Bronze monument at Marina Beach, Chennai, India
The Triumph of Labour statue depicts four men moving a large rock, representing the physical strength and determination of working class individuals.
Sculptor Debi Prasad Roy Choudhury created this monument in 1959, marking a significant period of urban development during the Kamaraj government administration.
The statue stands near the location of India's first May Day gathering, representing the emergence of organized labor movements in the nation.
The monument is located at the northern section of Marina Beach, opposite the University of Madras, at coordinates 13.0641119 latitude and 80.2837484 longitude.
A.P. Srinivasan, who worked as a night watchman for the sculptor, served as one of the models for this enduring representation of labor.
Inception: 1959
Creator: Debi Prasad Roy Choudhury
GPS coordinates: 13.06411,80.28375
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:53
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