A stately rectangular room with wooden flooring, elegant chandeliers, high ceilings, and sweeping arches, the Ballroom reflects Bikaner House's blend of the Edwardian neoclassical aesthetic and features from the architecture of Rajasthan. It is fitted with the latest media and sound systems.
The Ballroom can be used for:
DIMENSIONS
Indoor area
18.170 x 8.883 m / 59.61 x 29.14 ft
Height: 9.4 m / 30.84 ft (in the centre) and 6.4 m / 21 ft (to the sides)
As the ballroom is part of a Grade II heritage structure, all displays must be mounted on freestanding panels. A small number of movable panels might be available with Bikaner House.
Service area
Washrooms are available in the service area. The remaining area can be used for serving high tea or light snacks.
Length: 9.8 m / 32.15 ft
Width: 3.2 m / 10.5 ft
Height: 4.3 m / 14.11 ft
Technical equipment available for events within the indoor area
2 LED Screens (85’’)
3 Cordless Mics
1 Lapel Mic
2 In-built speakers (fitted, cannot be moved)
1 Amplifier (to be used only for the Bikaner House mics and speakers)
HIRING CHARGES
Rs. 45,000 (9AM – 9PM)
ELECTRICITY CHARGES PER UNIT(PER DAY)
1760/130 (SUMMER)
528/40 (WINTER)
The Main Art Gallery, located on the ground floor of the main building, features extended elevations with a clear view of and direct access to the Chandni Bagh. It is equipped with professional exhibition hanging and lighting systems. A short passage leading into the gallery may also be used for introductory text or displays, as required. The space is ideally suited for visual arts exhibitions, particularly paintings, photography, installations, and sculptures. While the gallery functions as a white cube space, its exteriors and the adjoining secondary areas reflect the hybrid architectural aesthetic of the main building. A circular rotunda with an open view of the sky, accessible from the gallery’s entryway, is also available to hire alongside the gallery. It is often used for installations, sculptures, and launch events, and previews.
DIMENSIONS
Gallery
7.125 x 16.313 m / 23.38 x 53.52 ft
Height: 3.98 m / 13.06 ft
HIRING CHARGES
Rs. 20,000 (per day)
ELECTRICITY CHARGES PER UNIT(PER DAY)
792/60 (SUMMER)
264/20 (WINTER)
To be booked for minimum five days.
The Rotundas in the Main Building are also available as independent venues, and are perfectly suited to exhibitions and events, including:
There are two rotundas in the main building at Bikaner House. Outdoor chairs for small events might be available on request.
DIMENSIONS
7.3 m (diameter) / 23.95 ft
Open to the sky
HIRING CHARGES
Rs. 6,000/10,000 (6 hours/ 12 hours)
ELECTRICITY CHARGES PER UNIT(PER DAY)
500
Located on the first floor of the main building, Kalamkaar is a rectangular and self-contained white-cube space equipped with exhibition-standard lighting and flooring. The existing four movable e wall panels can be utilized for any demarcation or segmentation requirements.
DIMENSIONS
7.12 x 16.6 m / 23.36 x 54.46 ft
Height: 4.18 m / 13.71 ft
HIRING CHARGES
Rs. 15,000 (per day)
ELECTRICITY CHARGES PER UNIT(PER DAY)
792/60 (SUMMER)
264/20 (WINTER)
To be booked for minimum five days.
True to its name, Aasmaan consists of two adjacent terraces on the first floor of the main building. Located along the front facade, it offers splendid views of the building’s architectural features and is flanked by resplendent chhatris (dome-shaped pavilions).
Aasmaan can be used for:
HIRING CHARGES
Rs. 10,000/15,000 (6 hours/ 12 hours)
Named after Charles Geoffery Blomfield, the architect who designed Bikaner House, the Blomfield Room is a cozy and intimate space located on the first floor of the main building. It also houses the Bikaner House library collection and can be used for a range of arts and literature events, including:
The Blomfield Room includes a small, attached pantry that may be used to serve tea and light refreshments.
HIRING CHARGES
Rs. 10,000/15,000 (6 hours/ 12 hours)
Note: The reservations of rooms on the 1st Floor of the Main Building, namely: Blomfield and Aasman are to be booked only on holidays. In case it is essential for the organizer to reserve a dedicated space for their preview in terms of logistics then the space shall be available from 5:00 pm onwards.
