13°0′24″N80°14′14″E / 13.00667°N 80.23722°E /13.00667; 80.23722 (Gandhi Mandapam)
Gandhi Mandapam is a series of memorial structures built on Sardar Patel Salai, inAdyar,Chennai.[1][2][3] The first structure to be built on the premises was a memorial toMahatma Gandhi, opened by then Chief Minister of Madras,C. Rajagopalachari on 27 January 1956. Later, four other memorials for independence activistRettamalai Srinivasan and former chief ministersC. Rajagopalachari,K. Kamaraj andM. 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 nearbyAnna University andIIT Madras.
