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Gandhi Bhawan, Chandigarh

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Architect
  
Pierre Jeanneret

Gandhi Bhawan, Chandigarh

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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.

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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

Gandhi Bhawan, Chandigarh Wikipedia