Hutatma Chowk
Hutatma Chowk ("Martyrs' Square, (Officially, Hutatma Smarak Chowk) ("Martyrs Memorial Square"), is a square in South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The square hosts Flora Fountain and was known by that name until 1961 when it was officially renamed in memory of the members of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti, who lost their lives when police fired upon their peaceful demonstration in 1956. A statue of a "Martyr with a Flame" stands next to Flora Fountain.
| Hutatma Smarak Chowk | |
|---|---|
Hutatma Chowk Memorial | |
Location within India Hutatma Chowk (Maharashtra) Hutatma Chowk (Mumbai) | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 18.9325°N 72.8317°E |
| Construction started | 1960 |
| Completed | 1960 |
| Client | Maharashtra |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Makrani Patthar |
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