Memorial structures built on Sardar Patel Salai, in Adyar, Chennai
13°0′24″N 80°14′14″E / 13.00667°N 80.23722°E / 13.00667; 80.23722 (Gandhi Mandapam )
Gandhi Mandapam Gandhi Mandapam is a series of memorial structures built on Sardar Patel Salai, in Adyar , Chennai .[1] [2] [3] The first structure to be built on the premises was a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi , opened by then Chief Minister of Madras, C. Rajagopalachari on 27 January 1956. Later, four other memorials for independence activist Rettamalai Srinivasan and former chief ministers C. Rajagopalachari , K. Kamaraj and M. Bhakthavatsalam were added.[3]
Owing to its prominence, the premise is often utilized for public functions, particularly for cultural discourses and music shows.[4] [5] The site also serves as a recreational park in the city.[6]
It is located nearby Anna University and IIT Madras .