Gandhi Hall

Gandhi Hall is a historic town hall located on MG Road in central Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Built in 1904 in Indo-Gothic style and originally named King Edward Hall, it was renamed in 1948 after Mahatma Gandhi. The two-storey building with its clock tower, domes and minarets is notable for its architecture and central location. Today it serves as a venue for exhibitions, cultural programs and public gatherings.

Visitors can expect a heritage building with Indo-Gothic architecture featuring a central clock tower (Ganta Ghar), domes, minarets and arched verandahs built in red stone. The hall is set in a busy central area near the High Court and faces landscaped grounds. Inside is a large exhibition hall used for art exhibitions, book fairs and cultural events. Visitors can view the exterior architecture, explore exhibition spaces when events are on, and photograph the historic facade.

Built in 1904 during British rule and designed by architect Charles Frederick Stevens in Indo-Gothic style, the building was originally named King Edward Hall in honour of King Edward VII. It was constructed to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales and served as a town hall for public meetings and civic functions. In 1948, after independence, it was renamed Gandhi Hall in memory of Mahatma Gandhi.

Gandhi Hall is a prominent cultural venue in Indore hosting art exhibitions, book fairs, handicraft fairs, painting exhibitions and cultural programs. It remains a central civic landmark and gathering place for the city's cultural and community events.