Victoria’s Angel gets a 200W glow-up

The Angel of Victory, the crowning glory of Victoria Memorial, has finally been given a spotlight of its own. Once a faint silhouette above Kolkata’s skyline, the winged figure now shines with a golden radiance as dusk falls over the Maidan. In a carefully planned lighting project completed within two weeks, yellow LED lights now illuminate the Angel. The lights are mounted on concrete blocks to preserve the monument’s structure. The lighting has been calibrated to match the existing façade illumination. Controlled by an automatic timer, it ensures both visual harmony and operational efficiency.It was important to illuminate the Angel of Victory as it is the highest & most important point of the monument. The entire Victoria Memorial looks golden at night now– Anurag Kumar, secretary and curator -in-charge, Victoria Memorial HallFrom the shadows to the spotlightBefore:After: