Patna: More than 2.41 lakh people have visited Bapu Tower in Patna’s Gardanibagh area in nearly two years since its inauguration on October 2, 2024. The memorial, constructed by Bihar’s Building Construction Department, presents key events and ideas from the life of Mahatma Gandhi through digital displays and immersive audiovisual experiences.
According to the tower’s management, the site receives an average of 11,000 to 12,000 visitors every month, including people from Patna, other districts of Bihar and neighbouring states.
Visitor numbers typically reach around 300 on regular days and rise to as many as 1,200 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Orientation Hall Becomes a Major Visitor Attraction
The orientation hall on the ground floor has emerged as the most popular section of Bapu Tower, with visitors spending considerable time there.
The hall features a 360-degree immersive theatre equipped with a rotating platform with 60 seats and advanced laser projection technology. Surround sound and moving screens are used to present episodes from Gandhi’s life.
The presentation covers significant events, including the Champaran Satyagraha and the Dandi March, offering visitors an audiovisual account of Gandhi’s role in India’s freedom movement.
Around 2,200 Students Visit Every Month
Bapu Tower also attracts students from schools across the region. According to its management, approximately 2,200 students visit the site each month as part of educational tours.
The six floors of the tower present different episodes from Gandhi’s life and his philosophy, allowing students to explore his early years, experiences in South Africa and involvement in major historical events.
The exhibits include the incident in which Gandhi was removed from a train in South Africa, as well as his role in the Champaran Satyagraha.
Seven-Acre Complex Features Copper Structures and Digital Exhibits
Bapu Tower is spread across a seven-acre campus. Its conical sections incorporate approximately 40 tonnes of copper, according to the information provided about the structure.
Digital displays throughout the tower present important events from Gandhi’s life, combining historical information with audiovisual presentations.
Since its opening in October 2024, the memorial has provided visitors with an opportunity to learn about Gandhi’s life, philosophy and contribution to India’s freedom struggle through a combination of exhibits and immersive technology.
