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Chowdaiah Memorial Hall

Cultural Centre
 08023445810,
 09962623937
16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park Extension, Malleswaram, Vyalikaval, Bangalore - 560003, Karnataka
Near Tirumala Tirupati Temple
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Art Dealer: No
Foreign Cultural Centers: No
Credit Cards Accepted: No
Seats: 1011
Regional Language Performances: Yes
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Editor's Note
Chowdaiah Memorial Hall: Host to plays, dance recitals, concerts and other events, Chowdaiah Memorial Hall is Bangalores cultural hotspot. Established in 1980 as a tribute to famed violinist T. Chowdiah, this violin shaped auditorium is a favoured venue for the citys cultural events. Booked throughout the year, there is always something worth the culture vultures time happening here. This air-conditioned hall has a seating capacity of 1045, well-designed acoustics, powerful sound system and power back-up for an uninterrupted performance.

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Sadly, Chowdiah is the only option for any large-scale performance in Bangalore although it hardly rates as among the best. The approach road is narrow and parking is a mess. They could easily organize a better concession stand than the chaos at the current canteen. Even inside, the air-conditioning is usually turned on just before the performance and switched off 10min before the end, making it rather stuffy. I look forward to some competition coming up, so that these guys are forced to offer decent amenities to theatre lovers in Bangalore

Mr. Srinath,

Chowdiah Hall does not have a balcony. It is located in the northern direction (you mentioned western bangalore).

Thank you for your comments. We appreciate it.

Praanna Kumar
Treasurer
Academy Of Music

I have read somewhere that Chowdiah Memorial Hall is the only structure in the world built in the form of a musical instrument. Even if it’s not, it’s definitely one of the great landmarks of Bangalore and a visual treat for connoisseurs of art, culture and music. It’s devoted to one of the most-gifted musicians of all time, Peteelu Chowdiah. Peteelu is the Kannada word for Violin. He was a very-much respected musician during the Wodeyar-dynasty rule. Chowdiah is also the grand-father of famous Kannada actor Ambarish. It’s located in one of the oldest residential localities of Bangalore – Vyalikaval (Gayatri Devi Park Extension to be specific), which is very much attached to Malleswaram. One thing which stands out even after 30 y ... View More