Set in Nakodar, Punjab, Anantmahal is envisioned as a contemporary royal estate where grandeur, ceremony, and timeless elegance come together within a modern hospitality setting. Spread across a 5.3-acre site, the project is designed as more than just a banquet venue. It is imagined as a complete destination for celebration, where architecture, landscape, and experience are woven together to create an unforgettable sense of arrival.
The planning of Anantmahal is rooted in the idea of creating a destination rather than a standalone event hall. The arrival sequence is designed to feel ceremonial and intentional, setting the tone for the experience from the very first moment. With a main banquet capacity of up to 1500 guests, supported by a pre-banquet zone and an additional banquet hall for more intimate gatherings, the layout balances scale with functionality while ensuring a smooth and memorable guest journey.
Anantmahal is imagined as a contemporary royal estate that embodies grandeur, celebration, and timeless elegance. Its design language draws from heritage-inspired architectural elements such as domes, chhatris, arches, parapets, and layered built forms, creating a visual identity that feels regal yet relevant to modern hospitality. Rather than being perceived as a single venue, the project unfolds like an experience shaped through procession, occasion, and carefully choreographed spatial drama.
The architectural expression of Anantmahal is designed to create a strong landmark presence from a distance. The composition of larger central domes, smaller pavilions, arches, and layered masses builds a striking skyline that feels both iconic and rooted in timeless design vocabulary. This strong visual identity allows the project to stand not only as a banquet venue, but as a statement of prestige, celebration, and architectural grandeur.
A serene linear water body seamlessly connects the pre-banquet and banquet spaces, adding reflection, calm, and a sense of transition to the overall journey. This spatial gesture enhances movement through the site, making the experience feel immersive and composed rather than purely functional. The project is designed to evoke not only scale, but also atmosphere — one that feels refined, welcoming, and deeply memorable for weddings and large-format celebrations.
The monumentality of the structure is softened through expansive lawns, sculpted hedges, and green edges that frame the built form with elegance. These landscape elements create a refined estate-like setting while complementing the banquet’s architectural character. Every design move, from the layering of classical forms to the sequencing of open and built spaces, contributes to an identity that feels both regal and contemporary.
Anantmahal stands as a celebration of architectural character, ceremonial planning, and timeless hospitality design. Conceived as a destination where grandeur meets experience, it transforms the idea of a banquet into something far more immersive — a place shaped not only for events, but for memory, occasion, and lasting impression.
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