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    Lok Bhavan

    Lok Bhavan, the Official Residence of the Governor of Tamil Nadu is located in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Lok Bhavan includes official residence of the Governor, Offices of Lok Bhavan and the quarters of Officers and Staff.

    Lok Bhavan comprises a series of architecturally unique buildings with a spacious Bharathiar Mandapam and verdant lawns where State Functions, Official Functions and meetings are held; and, Suites for VVIPs namely the President of India, the Vice President of India and the Prime Minister of India and other important Dignitaries.

    Another Official residence of the Governor is located at Udhagamandalam (Ooty)  with verdant greenery, blooming flowers and architecturally palatial buildings with a splendid Banquet Hall and artefacts.

    Main Building - Front View

    Lok Bhavan Chennai

    The earliest official residence of the Governors of Madras was in Fort St. George, the first one...

    Raj Bhavan Udhagamandalam - Full View

    Lok Bhavan Udhagamandalam

    Located on the western slope of the Doddabetta ridge and...

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    • Thiru.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, administered the oath of office to Thiru. M.V. Karuppiah, who was appointed as Pro-Tem Speaker for Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly at Lok Bhavan, Chennai on 10.05.2026. Thiru.C. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and other dignitaries were present. Thiru.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, administered the oath of office to Thiru. M.V. Karuppiah, who was appointed as Pro-Tem Speaker for Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly at Lok Bhavan, Chennai on 10.05.2026. Thiru.C. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and other dignitaries were present.
    • Thiru.C. Joseph Vijay, was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu ,Thiru.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, administered the oath of office to Thiru.C. Joseph Vijay, on 10.05.2026 at the Swearing in Ceremony held at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Thiru.C. Joseph Vijay, was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu ,Thiru.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, administered the oath of office to Thiru.C. Joseph Vijay, on 10.05.2026 at the Swearing in Ceremony held at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.
    • Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, greeted the newly sworn Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru.C. Joseph Vijay, at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai - 10.05.2026. Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, greeted the newly sworn Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru.C. Joseph Vijay, at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai - 10.05.2026.
    • Thiru.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu witnessed the fantastic cultural performances by Maharashtra Mandal and Gujarat Samaj organised on the occasion of the Foundation Day Celebration of Gujarat and Maharashtra States at Bharathiar Mandapam, Lok Bhavan, Chennai - 01.05.2026. Thiru.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu witnessed the fantastic cultural performances by Maharashtra Mandal and Gujarat Samaj organised on the occasion of the Foundation Day Celebration of Gujarat and Maharashtra States at Bharathiar Mandapam, Lok Bhavan, Chennai - 01.05.2026.
    • Thiru.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu addressed the gathering at the Foundation Day Celebration of Gujarat and Maharashtra States organised at Bharathiar Mandapam, Lok Bhavan, Chennai - 01.05.2026. Thiru.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu addressed the gathering at the Foundation Day Celebration of Gujarat and Maharashtra States organised at Bharathiar Mandapam, Lok Bhavan, Chennai - 01.05.2026.
    • Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu honoured the eminent personalities from Gujarat and Maharashtra Associations on the occasion of the Foundation Day Celebration of Gujarat and Maharashtra States organised at Bharathiar Mandapam, Lok Bhavan, Chennai - 01.05.2026. Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu honoured the eminent personalities from Gujarat and Maharashtra Associations on the occasion of the Foundation Day Celebration of Gujarat and Maharashtra States organised at Bharathiar Mandapam, Lok Bhavan, Chennai - 01.05.2026.
    • Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, paid solemn homage by laying a wreath honouring the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. at the Victory War Memorial, Chennai - 02.05.2026. Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, paid solemn homage by laying a wreath honouring the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. at the Victory War Memorial, Chennai - 02.05.2026.