Mahatma Gandhi Hall alias Town Hall, built in the year 1904, is one of
the prettiest buildings in the city. The hall, originally known as King
Edward Hall, was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Hall in 1948. This Indo-Gothic
architectural edifice, designed by Charles Frederick Stevens of Bombay,
is made of white seoni and red Patan stone and has fabulous domes and
minarets which are the landmark of the city. The major attractions of
the hall is the amazing four faced clock tower, locally known as 'Ghanta
Ghar' and the two-storey wings terminated by domed towers. The furnished
rooms, rajput style terraced roof, frescoed ceilings, gilded ornamental
moldings, minarets, cupolas and all gives this unique building a fascinating
appearance. This spacious hall has the capacity to accommodate 2000 people
at a time and is the venue of book / painting/ art and cultural exhibition,
sales and fairs. Mahatma Gandhi Hall also houses a library, children’s
park and a temple.
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