The Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, traditionally used for important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards, has been renamed ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ .
Ashok Hall, originally designed as a ballroom, will now be known as Ashok Mandap.
The term ‘Durbar,’ referring to an imperial court, became outdated after India transitioned to a republic, or ‘Ganatantra.’
Renaming Ashok Hall to Ashok Mandap was intended to bring “uniformity in language and remove traces of anglicization while upholding the key values associated with the word.”
The word Mandap is a Sanskrit term traditionally used to describe a pavilion or sacred space in Indian culture.
Q.: What is the new name for the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan?
A) Ashok Mandap
B) Ganatantra Mandap
C) Sarnath Mandap
D) Republic Hall
Ans : B) Ganatantra Mandap
The Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, traditionally used for important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards, has been renamed ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ .
Q.: What is the new name for Ashok Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan?
A) Durbar Mandap
B) Ganatantra Mandap
C) Ashok Mandap
D) Unity Mandap
Ans : C) Ashok Mandap
Ashok Hall, originally designed as a ballroom, will now be known as Ashok Mandap.
