The Spirit of Kala Ghoda

The heritage art precinct of Kala Ghoda derives this name from the equestrian statue of King Edward VII seated on a black horse (Kala Ghoda). This statue, like all other such signs of colonialism has now been consigned to the Zoo at the Jijamata Udyan. Yet the memory of this iconic statue persists in the generic name, Kala Ghoda by which the art district is known.

The Kala Ghoda area has become famous due to the eponymous Kala Ghoda Arts Festival which is now in its eighteenth year. This largest multi-cultural festival in the country, if not in Asia, has revitalised the precinct not only culturally but commercially.
The Kala Ghoda Association (KGA), which conducts the festival is also responsible for numerous restoration projects in the area.
The KGA was approached by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai through the Municipal Commissioner Shri Ajoy Mehta to create a symbol for the area, reminiscent of its name. It was decided by KGA not to resurrect the past but to create the symbol for the future. Hence, the “Spirit of Kala Ghoda”, which embodies “the essence of art, culture and the free flow of ideas”.
This fine bronze statue has been crafted by Sculptor Shreehari Bhosle and designed by Architect Alfaz Miller. KGA also wishes to thank Artist Arzan Khambatta for his critical inputs on the statue. The statue from its base rises to a height of 25 feet.
"I would like to thank our Chief Minister the Honourable Devendra Fadnavis from the bottom of my heart for attending the event. Not looking back, we are looking forward instead & on the suggestion of our Municipal Commissioner Mr Ajoy Mehta, we decided to make this statue. We hope it becomes one of the tourist attractions of Mumbai", said Mr Maneck Davar, Chairman Kala Ghoda Association.

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