The Lion Statue in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, is a historical landmark and popular tourist attraction located at VVFQ+PF3, B.T. Ganj, Roorkee, Uttarakhand 247667, India. Dating back to the British colonial era, the statue is among the oldest symbols of the city, admired for its architectural and historical significance. It is part of the broader heritage associated with the Upper Ganga Canal and the early civil engineering works in India.The monument was built during the 19th century under British supervision, symbolizing engineering excellence during the construction of the Ganga Canal. Historical accounts link its creation to British engineer Sir Proby Thomas Cautley, who oversaw the canal’s development. The statue’s lion figures were meant to mark important canal sites and serve as guardians of this major hydraulic project