Ravindra Bhavan, Margao

Ravindra Bhavan, Margao
The official logo of RBM
The main entrance of RBM, 2016
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeGovernment-owned cultural center
LocationFatorda, Goa, India
Coordinates15°17′7.12″N 73°57′45.04″E / 15.2853111°N 73.9625111°E / 15.2853111; 73.9625111
Opened20 July 2008 (2008-07-20)
Inaugurated20 July 2008 (2008-07-20)
Cost22 crore (equivalent to 61 crore or US$7.3 million in 2023) (first phase)
ClientGovernment of Goa
OwnerGovernment of Goa
Dimensions
Other dimensionsArea 30,539 square metres (328,720 sq ft)
Design and construction
Main contractorPublic Works Department, Goa (renovation)
Other information
Seating capacity
    • Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes auditorium 1,069
    • Conference hall 275
    • Black Box 100
    • Open-air stage 3,000
    • Mini auditorium 150
    • Total 4,594
ParkingParking lane (150 cars and 400 bikes)
Website
ravindrabhavanmargao.com

The Ravindra Bhavan, Margao (RBM) is a cultural center situated in Fatorda, Goa, India. It is administered by the Directorate of Art and Culture, which is part of the Government of Goa. The center was founded in July 2008 and was inaugurated under the governance of the Congress party in Goa at the time. It serves as a venue for a diverse range of cultural activities and events, featuring programs and performances in languages such as Konkani, English, Hindi, and Marathi. In addition to hosting local cultural programming, the center serves as a prominent venue that hosts a variety of important national and international events. It functions as a central nexus for a wide range of cultural events and activities within the Salcete taluka district of South Goa.