Dedicated to the 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi, this tourist attraction called Gandhi Mandapam is an amazing tribute to the leader that preached non-violence. It is a memorial that appears like a temple and has tantalizing green surroundings. It is a place that houses the memorials of the other freedom fighters and politicians like Sardar Patel, Rettamalai Srinivasan, Kamaraj, and Indira Gandhi.
It Is Known For:-
1) Gandhi Mandapam is the largest memorial in the entire complex as compared to the other memorials
2) It is constructed in a beautiful manner and is surrounded by green vegetation. The lawn of this memorial has a trimmed carpet of grass
3) This place contains the urn in which Mahatma Gandhi's ashes are kept. The urn is placed in a position that the sun rays fall directly on it every day
4) Gandhi Jayanti is a special day that is observed here. Due to the spacious complex, it is also utilized for hosting different events
Best Time To Visit:-
Gandhi Mandapam is a place that invites the visitors throughout the year. It is a place where one can spot the students, especially from the foreign land that are here to study and do research on Mahatma Gandhi.
Reaching There:-
To reach Gandhi Mandapam, tourists can hire the service of the local transit like the bus or taxi as their services are available on short intervals.
Nearest Railway Station- Chennai Central
Nearest Airport- Chennai International/Trivandrum Airport