Bharat Mandapam

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Bharat Mandapam

News: The recently inaugurated Bharat Mandapam, which is going to host the G20 Summit in New Delhi, is a symbol of India’s idea of ‘the whole earth is one family’.

What is Bharat Mandapam?
• The international exhibition-cum-convention Centre (IECC) complex named Bharat Mandapamis is located at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
• The IECC complex is India’s largest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) destination and features state-ofthe-art facilities, including a convention centre, exhibition halls, and an amphitheatre.
• The architectural design of the convention centre incorporates elements from India’s traditional art and culture, representing the
nation’s rich heritage and modern achievements.
• The term ‘Bharat Mandapam’ is derived from Lord Basaveshwara’s concept of ‘Anubhav Mantapa,’ which was a significant institution in the 12th century.

What is Anubhav Mantapa?
• Anubhav Mantapa is considered one of the earliest parliaments in human history, where poets and sociospiritual reformers known as Sharanas discussed and deliberated on various reforms.