The open hand is one of India’s most prominent modern monuments. It is a huge structure with a shape of an open hand which looks like a dove. It is a complete architectural marvel build on the sector 1 of the capitol complex in Chandigarh. It was designed by the Swiss Architect Le Corbusier. The open hand is made from metal sheets which rotates according the direction of the wind similar to the weathercock. The giant hand is 14 meters high and as heave as 50 tons. The open hand conveys social message of peace and unity which also gives a hidden meaning of “open to give and open to receive”. This monument is today the official symbol of the city.
Chandigarh has an airport and a railways and the city is well connected with one of the best network of roadways. There are also several hotels and resorts in Chandigarh for tourists to stay.
Chandigarh Tourism 