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

  1. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/1982/04/25/travel/le-corbusier-s-chandigarh.html?pagewanted=all
  2. ↑ http://www.indianexpress.com/news/City-comes-together-to-support-Hazare/773293/

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