On the way to Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, happened to see this Gandhi Square and Mahar Nombu Thidal, an important place of Karaikudi.
Gandhi Square and Maharnonbu Pottal are in the heart of the City Karaikudi. Many historical events are happened in this place. Sri Subramania Bharati, the great Poet, freedom fighter visited karaikudi in 1906. Composed and sang a poem in praise of Nattukottai Chettiar Youths for their contribution for the development of Karaikudi region.
Mahatma Gandhi also visited in 1927 and delivered the two historical speeches. In 1948, the First Prime Minister of Independent India addressed from this place, when he came for the inauguration of CECRI ( Central Electro Chemical Research Institute ).
This Gandhi statue with the Mandapam was constructed and declared open by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 17th July 1955. The construction expenses are contributed by the employees of the Municipality
A Lamp ( …? ) with a pedestal was also erected near the Homage memorial stupi. This was gifted by Mei. Aa. Annamalai Chettiar on 18th February 1916.
A Homage memorial stupi was erected for those noble stalwarts whose service and Sacrifice made India free independence day 15th August 1947.
This place is also being used for observing Muharram, by Muslims community. Also this place is being used for conducting, Circus, Exhibition, etc,.
LOCATION OF GANDHI SQUARE : CLICK HERE
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