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Events
Glimpses of some of the events organized by our Society.


10th M. N. SHARMA MEMORIAL LECTURE
Witnessing the remarkable work of Ar. Ravi Gupta from Jaipur in the adaptive reuse of India's rich architectural heritage was truly an inspiring and enriching experience. Having successfully transformed numerous neglected and dilapidated architectural sites into world-class heritage destinations for distinguished clients such as the Oberoi Group and Mukesh Ambani, his contributions stand as a testament to excellence in architectural conservation. What is even more admirabl
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Aug 71 min read


M. N. Sharma Memorial Lecture & Scholarship Award Ceremony 2026
The M. N. Sharma Architectural Society, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Chandigarh College of Architecture, is pleased to invite architects, academicians, students, and architecture enthusiasts to the M. N. Sharma Memorial Lecture and Scholarship Award Ceremony to be held on 4th August 2026 at 4:30 PM at ‘Anjuman’, Chandigarh College of Architecture. As a tribute to the visionary architect M. N. Sharma, the first Chief Architect of Chandigarh and a significant contribut
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Aug 21 min read


HERITAGE WALK
A Heritage Walk was organized on 11th April, 2026 by M N Sharma Architectural Society in collaboration with the Alumni Association and Architect’s Office, Panjab University, Chandigarh, to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Ar. B.P. Mathur, a valued member of Le Corbusier’s team. Participants explored some of his notable works on campus, including the Department of Indian Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, and the Law Auditorium. Ar. B.P. Mathur also collaborated with Pie
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Apr 141 min read


B.P. Mathur Panjab University Heritage Walk
The M.N. Sharma Architectural Society presents, in collaboration with the Panjab University Alumni Association and the Architect’s Office, Panjab University, a heritage walk celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of B.P. Mathur. About B.P. Mathur B.P. Mathur was a distinguished architect associated with the development of Panjab University, Chandigarh. His work contributed significantly to shaping the campus’s architectural character, aligning with the modernist vision estab
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Apr 101 min read


M N Sharma Photography Award 2025
The photography exhibition organised by the MN Sharma Architectural Society in collaboration with Chandigarh Lalit kala Academy was inaugurated this evening at the Sector 17 underpass, Chandigarh. The event witnessed an enthusiastic presence of students, artists, and citizens from the Tricity. The theme of this year’s competition was Moods of Sukhna Lake. Shivam Gulati was awarded the MN Sharma Photography Award 2025 selected from 43 contestants and 120 photographs. He reci
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Dec 24, 20251 min read


✨ Two Heritage Walks by MN Sharma Architectural Society Successfully Organised! ✨
✨ Two Heritage Walks by MN Sharma Architectural Society Successfully Organised! ✨ The MN Sharma Architectural Society, in collaboration with Panjab University’s Institute of Global Studies and University Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management, recently organised two exclusive heritage tours of Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex —a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an architectural masterpiece by Le Corbusier. 🕌 Walk 1: Under the initiative Learn Beyond Books , PU’s Institute of Gl
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Dec 1, 20251 min read


ON-THE-SPOT SKETCHING AND PAINTING COMPETITION.
The on-the-spot sketching and painting competition held on 9th November, 2025 at the underpass received an overwhelming response, attracting nearly a hundred students and artists from across the Tricity. With great enthusiasm, participants captured the essence of the theme — “The Vibrancy of Sector 17: The City Centre” — through their brushes and pencils. Their passion for art and eagerness to participate were truly inspiring. It was a delightful sight to see them creating b
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Dec 1, 20251 min read


SKETCHING & PAINTING COMPETITION- CHANGE OF VENUE.
Please note that the venue for the Sketching & Painting Competition has been changed due to unavoidable circumstances. The new location for the event on 9th November, 2025, is UNDERPASS, SECTOR 17. The timing of the event shall be 10 am to 2 pm.
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Nov 8, 20251 min read


M N SHARMA PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD 2025
MN Sharma Architectural Society in collaboration with Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi takes immense pleasure in inviting photo entries for the MN Sharma Photography Award 2025. This year the theme for Photography contest is, “Moods of Sukhna" . Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake is not just a waterbody — it’s a living canvas that changes hues with every hour of the day and every day of the year. At dawn, it blushes with the soft glow of sunrise, by afternoon, its vibrant blue mirrors the
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Oct 25, 20252 min read


Sketching & Painting Competition : Showcase the Vibrancy of Panjab University
The M N Sharma Architectural Society, Chandigarh warmly invites art and design enthusiasts from Panjab University and nearby areas to participate in our Sketching & Painting Competition — a celebration of creativity, architecture, and expression. 📅 Date: Saturday, 8th November 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Assembly Point: Gandhi Bhawan, Panjab University This event is a platform to capture the spirit and beauty of Panjab University through your own artistic lens.
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Oct 23, 20251 min read


M.N. Sharma Memorial Lecture 2025
The M.N. Sharma Architectural Society in collaboration with Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) invite you to the M.N. Sharma...
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Aug 2, 20251 min read


Commemorating P L Varma – The Maker of Chandigarh
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/historians-admirers-fondly-remember-pl-varma-who-shaped-city-beautiful/ Celebrating...
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Apr 16, 20251 min read


Commemorating P L Varma – The Maker of Chandigarh
The M N Sharma Architectural Society invites you to a special event to honour P L Varma , the Chief Engineer of the Punjab New Capital...
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Apr 2, 20251 min read


Photography Exhibition 2024
The photography exhibition, organized by the M N Sharma Architectural Society in collaboration with the Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy, was open to the public until January 10, 2025. Talented young photographers, alongside three renowned senior photographers from Chandigarh, have created an engaging collection by photographing the city's architecture and lifestyle. The event thrived with the support of artists, enthusiasts, and connoisseurs of art, culture, and architecture in
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Jan 11, 20251 min read


M N Sharma Photography Award 2024
Kindly Join us on Saturday evening for a captivating Photography Exhibition by talented young Artists from Tricity. These photographers...
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Dec 28, 20241 min read


M N Sharma Photography Award 2024
MN Sharma Architectural Society in collaboration with Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi takes immense pleasure in inviting photo entries for the MN Sharma Photography Award 2024. This year the theme for Photography contest is, “Life and Architecture". The photography contest is being organised for the youth of Tricity, aged between 18-30 years. This competition invites photographers to capture the essence of Chandigarh- from it's geometric designs to it's lush green spaces, and t
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Nov 9, 20242 min read


Baghdad as seen from Chandigarh: The thwarted Architecture of Dream Cities
The M.N. Sharma Architectural Society, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Department of History and the Department of English &...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Baghdad as Seen from Chandigarh: The thwarted architecture of dream cities
The M N Sharma Architectural Society in Chandigarh , in partnership with the Department of English & Cultural Studies and the Department...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read


Chandigarh - Down the Memory Lane
M N Sharma Architectural Society in association with Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi is pleased to invite all of you on the occasion of...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read


Le Corbusier's Chandigarh - 1966 by Jürg Gasser
The photography exhibition Le Corbusier's Chandigarh - 1966 by Swiss photographer Jürg Gasser was inaugurated at the Underpass Gallery...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read
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