Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall ( Central Library)Bangalore

The Bangalore city has a beautiful and attractive Monuments.Among all monuments one of best and acctractive monuments is Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall.This Beautiful monuments has refresh our Indian cultureand our great kings Architecture and great artist's arts,Engraving,Craftsmanship.

Location : Cubban Park which is in the central administrative area,Bangalore

Built in : 1883

Built By : Lord Curzon

Area: 300 Sq. miters 

Entry : Free

Phone: 080 41492446

Photography : Allow

Timing :Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 06:00PM,Sun Closed

Visiting Timing : 1 to 2 Hour

Best Time to Visit : September to Febuary

Nearest Railway station : Bangalore city Railway station

Nearest Airport : Bangalore Airport 

More Information about Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall 

Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall is located at Cubban Park which is in the central administrative area,Bangalore Karnataka.Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall is memory of K.Sheshadri Iyer who was Mysore state's Dewan for 18 long years from 1883. It was built by Lord Curzon who was the British viceroy in honor of sincerity and efficiency, Sri Sheshadri Iyer showed in his service as Dewan. The building carved out in red with a beautiful rose garden in the frontage is envied for its artistic and lustful natural beauty.The building with the statue in front forms a focal point of a long avenue coming from Hudson Circle.European architecture attracts the tourists towards the museum. There is a library inside the museum which provides literary classic books. It is made with red bricks with a statue of Sir K. Seshadri Iyer.The statue of Seshadri Iyer in a small rose garden, in front of the Hall was put up in 1913. The library spreads over an area of 300 meter square and this is under the control of the State Library Authority. The library received Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation Award for the best state central library in India in the year 2000 A.D. It houses 2.65 lakh books and also has a Braille section for the visually impaired people.

The legendary building occupies about 300 sq. km. The fact that enhances the beauty of the place is that the building is highlighted in red which stands amidst plush greenery. This stands among many facts which attract aesthetic voyagers to the place.

History of  Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall Bangalore

Seshadri Iyer Memorial Library hall was built in memory of the Dewan of Mysore State, K. Seshadri Iyer. Shesadri Iyer Memorial Hall, strategically sited in Cubbon Park in Bangalore was built as a tribute to Sir K.Seshadri Iyer, the Dewan of Mysore State from 1883 to 1901. One of Bangalore's most coveted tourist spots of historical eminence, Sheshadri Memorial Hall is a replete with a picturesque and colorful garden. Lord Nathaniel Curzon has a significant contribution to the existence of Shri Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall. The erstwhile Viceroy of India is credited as the mastermind behind Kolkata's treasure, the imperial Victoria Memorial and Bangalore's magnum opus, the Shri Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall. Lord Curzon impressed with Shri Seshadri Iyer's dedication and service to the British Raj wrote to the then British Resident, Sir Donald Robertson. It was then agreed upon to honor the erstwhile diwans's relentless services by building a posthumous Memorial Hall in his name.

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How To Reach  Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall Bangalore

By Road : There are many public and private vehecals available to reach Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall Bangalore.Bangalore Taxi service is available for traveling inside the city from one destination to another. KSRTC buses connect all cities in the state to Bangalore. Many super deluxe bus services are available from Bangalore to Hyderabad, Cochin, Trivandrum, Chennai, Mumbai, Goa and Mysore.

By Rail : The Nearest Railway station is bangalore city railway station. (2.6 Km)

By Air : The Nearest Airport is Bangalore International Airport.(8.3 Km).Indian Airlines and private carriers operate regular flights from Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Trivandrum, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad and Mangalore. International Terminal handles Departure and Arrival of International flights to and form Singapore, Dubai, London, Oman, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

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