Commemorating P L Varma – The Maker of Chandigarh
- yojnarawat
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
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 Project, Chandigarh. Known as the "Father of Chandigarh," Varma played a pivotal role in shaping the city's architecture and infrastructure alongside Le Corbusier.
📅 Date: 6th April, Sunday
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Venue: Le Corbusier Centre, Sector 19, Chandigarh
Event Highlights
🔹 Presentation: P L Varma – The Maker of Chandigarh: From Vision to Reality by Deepika Gandhi
🔹 Discussion Panel: The Man, The Work, The Legacy
Featuring:
Prof. Rajnish Wattas – Former Principal, CCA
Ar. Kapil Setia – Former Chief Architect, Chandigarh
Mr. M L Sarin – Senior Advocate
Supported by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, this event is a tribute to Varma’s lasting legacy in the creation of Chandigarh, from the iconic Capitol Complex to Sukhna Lake and Panjab University.
For more details, visit mnsharmaarchs.org or email us at mnsharmaarchs@gmail.com.
Join us in celebrating the visionary who helped bring Chandigarh to life!


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