Facility Details

Whether planning a concert or cultural event in the acoustically good Mahatma Gandhi Main Hall or a small event like birthday party in the strikingly good Lower Hall, the Gandhi Center of Saint Louis can provide the perfect backdrop to exude modern elegance and sophistication.

Since opening in 197x, this St. Louis Indian cultural landmark has already played host to hundreds of events for many organizations including the events by several Indian cultural organizations and non-profit organizations.

Mahatma Gandhi Center St Louis has two halls to support any mid size community or family events.

The details that include capacity, logistics of Main Hall, Lower Hall, Kitchen, AV and other logistical details can be found below.

Facility Item
Week Days
(Monday through Thursday – Excludes National holidays)
Weekend Rates
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday and American National Holidays)
Meeting upto 4 hours without serving food (NO SOUND SYSTEM)
$200 (if available)
$200 (if available)
Lower Level (includes kitchen)
$400
$600
Upper and lower level with no food in both levels
$700
$900
Upper level only with food(No kitchen facility)
$900
$1200
Upper level & Lower Level (No food being served in the upper level, food can be served in lower level)
$1000
$1100
Upper level & Lower Level (Food being served in the upper level)
$1300
$1400
Upper level & Lower Level (Food being served in both levels)
$1350
$1500

The above rates are effective starting 05/12/2021

For all reservations full payment is required

For further details & reservations contact: Dundoo Raghunandan (314)-432-0281;

Item Cost
Sound SystemNo Cost
Mandap ( with out Decoration, only available in the MGC)$400

For all reservations full payment is required

For further details reservations contact: Dundoo Raghunandan (314)-432-0281; 

Please observe following:

1. Turn off all lights at the end of your function.
2. Make sure that the exhaust above the furnace in the kitchen is turned off and keep pilot lights ON all the time.
3. Ensure that the water is not kept running in the bath room.
4. Ensure that garbage is not littered all over inside/outside MGC and should be put in the garbage cans.
5. Ensure that entrance door is closed at the end of the function.(Note: Once closed you cannot re-enter)
6. The decorations are allowed only to the walls without damaging them.( Note: Never use light fixtures and
chandeliers for decorations)

DISCLAIMER: THE RENTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY OF MGC

Upper Level Hall Details

Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Center Upper Level Hall consists of stage, a/v, chairs and tables. The hall can be used to organize small and medium size events with up to 600 people.

The seating capacity of upper level is:

The dining capacity of upper level is:

The rental of upper level comes with tables, chairs & A/V facility with no additional cost

Lower Level Hall Details

Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Center Lower Level Hall consists of floor level stage area, a/v, chairs and tables. The hall can be used to organize small and medium size events with up to 200 people.

The seating capacity of lower level is:

The dining capacity of lower level is:

The rental of lower level comes with tables, chairs & A/V facility with no additional cost.

Lower level comes with kitchen for a small additional cost.

Kitchen Details

Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Center Lower Level has a kitchen facility with a refrigerator, gas stove and serving opening to the lower level hall.

The kitchen can be rented at a small additional cost.

Common Facilities Details

The following additional common logistical items are available to rent

  • Projector
  • A/V Equipment
  • Marriage Mandapam
  • Other miscellaneous items.

Please contact Raghunandan Dandoo for more details