The square hosts Flora Fountain and was known by that name until 1961 when it was officially renamed in memory of the members of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti, who died when police fired upon their peaceful demonstration in 1956.

The Hutatma Chowk square is lined on all sides by buildings constructed during the British Raj.

An ornate fountain surrounded by delicately carved figures forms the center of the huge square.

47,000 to build, a large sum at the time, and was constructed by the Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India.

The area around Flora Fountain is the business center of Mumbai and is surrounded by offices, banks, colleges and shops.