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Banaras Hindu University (BHU), one of Asia’s largest residential universities and a prestigious centre of learning, is not only an academic institution but also a vibrant hub for conferences, seminars, cultural performances, and international gatherings. Founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916, the university’s sprawling campus of over 1,300 acres hosts a variety of auditoriums, halls, and open-air venues that are regularly used for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) tourism alongside academic and cultural purposes.

Among its most prominent venues is the Swatantrata Bhawan Auditorium, one of the largest and most modern auditoriums in eastern Uttar Pradesh. With a seating capacity of nearly 1,200, it is fully air-conditioned, equipped with advanced sound and lighting systems, and is often the site for international conferences, academic seminars, cultural festivals, and convocation ceremonies. The building also includes seminar halls, green rooms, and exhibition spaces, making it highly versatile for both academic and professional events.

Another key venue is the Swaraj Bhawan, a historic hall that has witnessed numerous academic and cultural milestones since the university’s early years. While smaller in scale compared to Swatantrata Bhawan, Swaraj Bhawan is frequently used for symposia, lectures, book releases, and cultural programs, offering a more intimate setting for scholarly exchange. Similarly, Malaviya Bhawan serves as a multipurpose hall and cultural centre, hosting seminars, guest lectures, and student-driven cultural initiatives.

In addition to indoor auditoriums, BHU also boasts large open-air venues and amphitheatres, including spaces within the Amphitheatre Ground and the Faculty of Performing Arts, which hosts regular concerts, classical dance festivals, and performances by renowned artists. These venues not only sustain Varanasi’s reputation as a cradle of Indian classical music and dance but also provide attractive options for incentive tourism and cultural extensions of formal conferences.

The infrastructure within BHU—high-speed internet connectivity, residential hostels, guest houses like Swatantrata Bhawan Guest House and Rajputana Hostel, as well as proximity to the city centre—make it logistically suitable for national and international academic conventions. Furthermore, the campus’s iconic landmarks such as the Vishwanath Temple (New Kashi Vishwanath Mandir), Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, and expansive green spaces enhance the visitor experience, blending learning with cultural immersion.

BHU’s venues hold strategic importance for Varanasi’s MICE tourism because they provide both scale and cultural depth. Unlike purely commercial convention centres, events hosted here naturally integrate academic exchange with cultural exploration. The university regularly partners with ministries, research organizations, and international institutions, ensuring a steady flow of global visitors who not only attend conferences but also engage with the cultural richness of Varanasi.

In essence, BHU’s auditoriums and cultural spaces serve as vital anchors in Varanasi’s MICE ecosystem, complementing venues like Rudraksh, Girija Devi Sankul, and TFC. They embody the knowledge capital of the city, offering platforms where scholarship, tradition, and modern conference infrastructure meet—positioning Varanasi as a city where education, culture, and global dialogue converge.

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https://www.bhu.ac.in/