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Ayyankali Hall (VJT Hall)
1 upcoming event — next: State Professional Drama and Cultural Festival (Till Wed 14 Oct).
AddressAyyankali Hall (VJT Hall), MG Road, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram
Getting thereNearest: Palayam bus stop on MG Road, at the gate; Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station is about 2 km away
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About Ayyankali Hall (VJT Hall)
Ayyankali Hall is the name given in 2019 to the Victoria Jubilee Town Hall, a gabled, tile-roofed hall built on MG Road in Palayam in 1896 to mark Queen Victoria's jubilee. Still widely called VJT Hall, it was an early meeting place of Travancore's legislative bodies and was renamed in honour of the social reformer Ayyankali. Today it is the city's general-purpose public hall: handloom, craft and book exhibitions run for a week or two at a time, political and literary meetings fill the evenings, and the forecourt is used for trade fairs and commemorations. Entry to most exhibitions is free.
Frequently asked questions
Is VJT Hall the same as Ayyankali Hall?
Yes. The Victoria Jubilee Town Hall of 1896 was renamed Ayyankali Hall in 2019, but both names remain in use.
What events are held there?
Handloom and craft fairs, book exhibitions, public meetings, memorial lectures and cultural programmes.
Where is it?
On MG Road in Palayam, close to University College and the Palayam bus stop.
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