The swanky venue for the G20 summit will see participation of top world leaders at the Bharat Mandapam, which is an International Exhibition- Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan.

The new exhibition-cum-convention centre (IECC) was dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bharat Mandapam is an architectural marvel which gets its root from Lord Basaveshwara's idea of Anubhav Mandapam, which was a pavilion for public ceremonies.

The convention centre has been developed as the centrepiece of the Pragati Maidan complex. The architectural design of the convention centre building is inspired by Indian traditions. The shape of the building takes inspiration from the Shankha (conch shell), and different walls and facades of the convention centre depict several elements of India's traditional art and culture including 'Surya Shakti' highlighting India's efforts in harnessing solar energy, 'Zero to ISRO', celebrating our achievements in space, Pancha Mahabhuta signifying the building blocks of universal foundation - Aakash (Sky), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Jal (Water), Prithvi (Earth), among others.

The Convention Centre has a sitting capacity larger than Sydney's Opera House where it can incorporate a capacity of 7,000 people, which is. The Amphitheater here is equipped with a seating capacity of 3,000.

It is filled with swanky facilities and modern features, comprising of multiple state-of-the-art facilities. It is equipped with multiple meeting rooms, lounges, auditoriums, an amphitheatre and a business centre which make it ideal for hosting a wide range of events. A 28-foot-tall world's tallest Nataraja statue also stands in front of the grand Bharat Mandapam.

With a campus area of nearly 123 acres, the IECC complex has been developed as India's largest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) destination. It is designed to host large-scale, international exhibitions, trade fairs, conventions, conferences, and other prestigious events.

Surely a centre of Cultural and Architectural innovation in the country.

Source: TimesNow