InternationalTuesday, 23 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Sushruta statue unveiled in Edinburgh: key facts on the ancient surgeon and his legacy
A bronze statue of Sushruta, regarded as the father of surgery, was unveiled in Edinburgh, Scotland, highlighting his ancient medical contributions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, a bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta, regarded as the father of surgery, was unveiled in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Key specifics
- The statue was installed at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- It was funded by surgeon Chandra Cheruvu, who is of Andhra origin in Britain.
- Artists from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, crafted the 90 kg statue.
- Sushruta lived in Varanasi in the 6th century and is linked to the Sushruta Samhita.
- The article says he documented 121 surgical instruments and about 300 surgical procedures.
Exam lens
International culture and science MCQ: Sushruta, Edinburgh, Scotland, 6th century, 121 instruments, 300 procedures—TNPSC may ask who is called the father of surgery and where the statue was unveiled.