Entrance

White marble, inscribed in Hindi, English, and Gurmukhi, set into a sandstone/red brick wall. This bilingual/trilingual inscription reflects the official multilingualism of post-Independence Punjab.

Bronze Emblem: A metal (bronze/copper-alloy) roundel depicting the Lion Capital of Ashoka (four lions, back-to-back) - India’s national emblem adopted in 1950.Surrounding script: The words “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate - “Truth Alone Triumphs”), inscribed in Devanagari along the bottom, with additional stylized characters encircling the emblem.

Marble Flooring

Located at the entrance foyer of the MM CS Library, this geometric floor design forms a striking visual centerpiece. The pattern - composed of alternating black and white stone triangles radiating from a central circle - resembles a compass rose or sunburst, symbolizing direction, knowledge, and illumination. Crafted from polished stone inlay, it reflects the design sensibilities of the early to mid-20th century, when symmetry and precision were integral to institutional architecture.

Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh (1907–1931) was a revolutionary freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in India’s struggle against British colonial rule. Remembered for his courage, intellect, and sacrifice, he became a symbol of youthful idealism and resistance.

Architectural Style

Mix of Art deco style and modernist architecture with an influence of neo-classical style architecture. Art Deco architecture is a design style from the 1920s and 1930s characterized by sleek lines, geometric patterns, rich ornamentation, and symmetry - this is seen in a lot of institutional buildings in India with a modern touch.

It reflects a blend of Neoclassical and Modernist architectural influences in its grand facade, symmetrical layout, and columned entrance, symbolising knowledge, stability, and cultural prestige. At the same time, the building’s clean lines, functional spaces, and minimal ornamentation reveal Modernist sensibilities, emphasizing utility and openness. Together, these elements create a harmonious balance between historic grandeur and contemporary simplicity -making the library both a heritage landmark and a timeless example of architectural evolution.

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