Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, built by the Chief Engineer of Mysore State, Richard Sankey. The hall was commissioned in memory of Sir Seshadri Iyer with support from then-Viceroy Lord Curzon. Completed by 1910 through public donations, it was converted into a library in 1915 after Sir M. Visvesvaraya gifted it to the State Public Library.
It houses the largest library in Karnataka, with over 3.1 million books, including every publication from the state, as well as braille and periodical collections.
How to join this session
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. If this is your first time and want to receive updates please register here for this event.
Rules at this location
- No large easels are not allowed within the park or ground. Small portable ones are okay.
- No wet media allowed inside the library
- Be mindful to not block the walking paths
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 closer to walk to from the Cubbon Park entrance opposite UB City road (Near Kanteerava stadium) or the entrance from Corporation Circle
Closest metro station: Cubbon Park Metro (walk towards the library through the park)