Built in 1905 by Gangadhar Chetty, a prominent businessman, the house later became the residence of Colonel Jai Prithvi Bahadur Singh, the Raja of Bajhang, in 1921. He renamed it Jaya Bhavan and used it as a space for his spiritual and reformist pursuits, including hosting weekly meetings of the ‘Humanistic Club’.
It was donated to the Sri Aurobindo Society in 1979 and became a center for promoting the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.
How to join this session
There is a meditation session that ends at 11:15 am, we have permission to draw at location after that. We start at 11:30am. We meet at the entrance for a quick briefing.
We have permission to draw outside the main Bhavan, drawing inside the building is not allowed.
📆 24th May 2026
⏱️ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
📍 Sri Aurobindo Society
You don’t need artistic skill to participate in this event – just boundless curiosity and a love for drawing. To connect with other participants, please use our community on Discord.
https://penciljam.com/main/community/
If this is your first time and would like future update on events, and more. Please register here.
Things to carry for this session
- A sketchbook/paper/drawing surface
- Pencils or any medium you would like to try out
- A portable chair/mat. If the location has no seating, we tend to sit on the ground
- Water bottle and snacks
How to get there
Follow the location map provided
This building is opposite Ulsoor Lake
Closest metro station: Trinity Circle Metro (1.2km walk)