Last Updated on 25/07/2024 by wccexam Desk
The name of the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan has been changed to Republic Mandap and Ashok Hall will now be known as Ashok Mandap. The government says that ‘Darbar’ refers to the courts and meetings of Indian rulers and the British, it has lost relevance after India became a republic. Also, to bring uniformity in the language, the name of ‘Ashok Hall’ has been changed to Ashok Mandap. In such a situation, let us know about the Republic Mandap and Ashok Mandap which came into the news due to the change of name…
Story of Darbar Hall…
The Darbar Hall (Republic Pavilion) in Rashtrapati Bhavan is the place where national awards are given and has been a witness to many historical changes in India. The Darbar Hall which has now been renamed as Republic Pavilion was earlier known as Throne Room. This is the same hall where the first government of independent India under the leadership of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn in on 15 August 1947 after India’s independence.
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When President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed died in 1977, it was used to pay tribute to the fifth President of India. Rashtrapati Bhavan, built in 17 years, was built for the Viceroy and during the British rule, the Viceroy’s court was held in the Darbar Hall.
How grand is the Darbar Hall?
Darbar Hall is considered to be the most magnificent hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan. This hall is right below the central dome of Rashtrapati Bhavan and has entry from three sides. Its walls are 42 feet high, on which white marble is installed. A chandelier installed in this hall makes its beauty even more special, because it is made of Belgian glass and is 33 meters long.
There is a lot of marble in this hall, in which white marble was brought from Makrana and Alwar, grey marble from Marwar, green marble from Baroda and Ajmer, pink marble from Alwar, Makrana and Haribagh. Apart from this, there is also a chocolate coloured marble, which was brought from Italy.
Whenever you enter the Darbar Hall or see the picture, you will see a statue of Lord Buddha, which is a fifth century statue. The President’s chair is placed in front of this statue. Earlier, chairs were kept here for the Viceroy and his wife. Apart from this, there are many paintings in the hall, which are of the politicians of the country.
Ashok Hall is quite grand
The Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is used for some special events, but earlier this place was used as a state ball room. Its floor is made of wood and in the center of the ceiling there is a leather painting with a picture of Fath Ali Shah. It was ordered from London and is very special.
It has 6 Belgian glass chandeliers, which add to its beauty. Mughal Gordon can be seen from the French window of Ashok Hall and its walls are made of yellow grey marble. The paintings in the entire hall are special in themselves and are the identity of this hall.