As the name suggests this monument is a collection of five
memorials. These can be seen in the Guindy
area of Chennai. The Pancha Mandapams have
been erected to honor our national leaders
and Martyrs of the country.
The five memorials pertain to different
legendary personalities. One is the Gandhi
Mandapam which is characterized by the
temple Gopuram styling, is obviously dedicated
to the Father of the Nation. The next
comes the Kamaraj memorial dedicated much
loved former chief Minister of the state.
The Kamaraj Mandapam is characterized
by the Charkha wheel on top of the memorial.
A memorial drenched in Pink can be seen
which the Rajaji memorial dedicated to
C. Rajagopalachari the first Governor
General of India. Included among these
are the memorials of Bhaktavalsalam, the
former chief Minister of Chennai and the
Martyrs who laid down their lives for
the cause of the Nation’s freedom.
The Pancha Mandapams are located in Guindy
and can be easily visited. It is on of
the ways to pay homage to the great leaders
of this beautiful country.
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