The Tamil Nadu government has given administrative sanction and allocated ₹51.922,70,000 crore for the proposed bronze museum at Egmore, said K. Manivasan, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Tourism and Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department.
The announcement regarding the creation of the museum was made by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu during the presentation of the Budget in 2025.
2,000 statues
The Egmore Museum houses more than 2,000 bronze statues, meticulously crafted from aimpon (an alloy of five metals) by master artisans of the past.
“To showcase these sculptural masterpieces, which are renowned for their serene expressions, elegant postures, as well as intricate mudras, a gallery with a traditional architectural design will be constructed within the museum complex, at an estimated cost of ₹40 crore, ensuring an immersive experience that will captivate international visitors,” Mr. Thennarasu said.
