Opened in 1904 as King Edward Hall and renamed after independence, this Indo-Gothic building with its clock tower is still the town hall of Indore.
Gandhi Hall is the most prominent historical public building in Indore. It was completed in 1904 in the Indo-Gothic style, and its clock tower, minarets and domes give it an outline that is recognisable from several streets away.
The building opened under the name King Edward Hall and was renamed Gandhi Hall shortly after Indian independence. It has stayed in public use throughout: today it serves as the town hall of Indore, and cultural programmes and art exhibitions are held in it through the year. That makes it one of the few heritage buildings in the city that you are likely to enter for a reason other than sightseeing.
The tower is the identifying feature of Gandhi Hall and the part of the building most people photograph. It is best seen from across the open ground in front rather than from directly beneath.
Minarets and domes sit alongside Gothic detail in the same elevation, which is what the term Indo-Gothic describes. The combination is easiest to read on the main facade.
As the town hall, the building hosts cultural events and art exhibitions. If something is on while you are in Indore, going in for the event is a better way to see the interior than asking to look around.
Gandhi Hall is centrally placed and easy to reach. Because it is a working town hall, interior access depends on what is scheduled.
October to March is the comfortable season, and mornings are best for photographing the tower. The building is at its most interesting during an exhibition or a cultural programme, so time a visit to one if you can.
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