Gandhi Mandapam - Chennai, Tamilnadu — Attraction in Zone 13 Adyar

Gandhi Mandapam (Chennai)

Gandhi Mandapam is a serial of memorial structures built on the arterial Sardar Patel Road, in Adyar, Chennai. Although it is referred singularly as Gandhi Mandapam, the complex comprises four other memorials of people of eminence such as Rettamalai Srinivasan, Rajaji, Kamaraj and Minjur Bhaktavatsalam. The most prominent of the structures is, however, the Gandhi Mandapam which is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. It is built in a temple style and is the largest of the memorials in the complex.

FeaturesEdit

The first structure to be built on the premises is the famous Gandhi Mandapam, opened by C. Rajagopalachari on 27 January 1956. History memorial was also built in the same compound in 1876. The Kamaraj memorial was built the following year and the event was presided by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Owing to its prominence, the premise is often utilized for public functions, particularly for cultural discourses and music shows.

Long shot of Gandhi Mandapam

This is the place where the urn containing the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was kept before a portion of which was immersed in the three seas. The exemplary temple is located near to the Kumari Amman Temple and is one of the most picturesque spots in Kanyakumari. The temple is built in such a way that on 2 October, the birth date of Mahatma Gandhi, the rays of sun fall exactly on the spot where the urn containing the ashes is kept.

Developments

Several proposals to enhance the aesthetics of the memorials are being discussed. The site also serves as a recreational park...

The open Madapam is vast, clean, calm, well maintained, well preserved, punctual with a lot of greenery, enormous place to sit, relax, do yoga, dhyan, gossip, visit with friends & family members, children etc., to visit, observe, learn, educate, improve knowledge regarding freedom fighters of India with particular emphasis from Tamil Nadu. The structure is modern, beautiful, well built, with a big podium and place to sit for the audience. This place is rarely visited by many, except on National holidays like Independence day, Republic Day, Gandhiji's birthday, 30th January etc., though it is adjacent to Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Cancer Hospital, Deer Park, Snake park, Plastic Research Institution, Engineering College, Guindy, Mathematics Research Institution. The madam is @ the confluence of Sardar Patel Road, Raj Bhavan Road, Korattur Road, last one leading to Adyar Circle. Well connected by Buses, Metro etc. This place is uttered by almost all who passed through as an important stop by the name but the pity is that majority of Chennai residents particularly youngsters would not have ventured to visit inside & enjoy the beauty of this place but tourists from outside Chennai & far off places make it a point to come in buses & visit with guides. We must inculcate the habit of visiting historical places....

I recently had the opportunity to visit Gandhi Mandapam, which is located opposite Anna University and Guindy National Park in Chennai. I was pleasantly surprised by the good maintenance of the place, and the fact that there was no entrance fee. It was a great place to read and relax, as the atmosphere was very calm and peaceful. I found it to be one of the most serene places I have ever visited in Chennai. I couldn't help but think how lucky the students and faculty of Anna University are to have such a beautiful and tranquil place to spend their time reading and studying. The presence of the nearby national park only added to the natural beauty of the area. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Gandhi Mandapam and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in the midst of the bustling city.

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