Stake attention in this memory
The image displays an illuminated dark stone plaque at night, providing historical information in both English and Hindi. The English text is titled "IMAGE OF INDIA: THE FAR EAST TRAVELLERS." It describes twin statues with an "Ashoka Chakra" graphic, situated at the confluence of the River Zuari and the Arabian Sea, overlooking Mormugao Port. These statues were inaugurated on January 26, 1969, by Shri Dayanand B. Bandodkar, the First Chief Minister of Goa, Daman & Diu. The plaque further explains that the statues commemorate Mr. & Mrs. Robert Knox, sculpted by European Sculptress Yrsa Von Leistner. They portray a European parent pointing West, indicating their origin, while a child looks East, symbolizing their desire to expand colonial influence. The location itself is named in memory of Dona Paula Menezes e' Souto Maior, a landlord's wife who died on December 21, 1682, and is interred in the Goa Raj Bhavan Chapel. In the background, a teal-colored metal railing separates the plaque from a paved walkway. Artificial lighting illuminates the scene, confirming it is nighttime. Several people are visible on the walkway, including an adult holding hands with a small child. Potted plants are visible in the immediate foreground, adding to the outdoor setting. The overall scene suggests a public, historical site or viewpoint in Panaji, India.
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