Gandhi Bhawan, Chandigarh
Gandhi Bhawan
The Gandhi Bhawan is a major landmark of the city of Chandigarh, India, and a center dedicated to the study of the words and works of Mohandas K. Gandhi. It was designed by the architect Pierre Jeanneret, a cousin of Le Corbusier.[1][2]
Design[]
It is an auditorium hall that sits in the middle of a pond of water. A mural by the architect greets visitors at the entry. The words "Truth is God" are written at the entrance. Today, it also houses a substantial collection of books on Gandhi.
References[]
- ^ "Le Corbusier's Chandigarh". Nytimes.com. 25 April 1982. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ "City comes together to support Hazare - Indian Express". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
Coordinates: 15°59′08″N 74°39′46″E / 15.9855639°N 74.662751°E
Categories:
- Gandhism
- Buildings and structures in Chandigarh
- Tourist attractions in Chandigarh
- Memorials to Mahatma Gandhi
- Gandhi museums