The property file
About Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar
Vruksha is one of the halls at Gayatri Vihar inside Palace Grounds, entered from Gate No. 4 near Mekhri Circle. The Gayatri Vihar Grand group runs it alongside Gayatri Grand on the same five-acre site, and it is a separate venue from the Gayatri Vihar Sagar hall that also operates within Palace Grounds — a distinction worth holding on to, because all three appear under similar names in listings.
The name means tree, and the positioning follows: Vruksha is presented as the traditional hall in the group's portfolio, with wooden detailing, a main hall that is fully air-conditioned, pre-function spaces and its own dining halls. The operator states it is the only venue within Palace Grounds that serves exclusively vegetarian food, which for a large Kannada, Telugu or Tamil brahmin wedding is not a limitation but the reason to choose it.
The scale is Palace Grounds scale. WedMeGood lists three halls at 600 seated and 1,000 floating each, and the rental at ₹12 lakh a function — the highest number on this part of the roster. What that buys is a central address with parking for hundreds of cars, which in Bangalore is rarer than a large hall.
- Inside Palace Grounds at Gate No. 4, near Mekhri Circle
- Three halls listed at 600 seated and 1,000 floating each
- Traditionally styled with wooden detailing, fully air-conditioned
- Exclusively vegetarian catering — the operator says the only such venue inside Palace Grounds
- Separate dining halls and pre-function spaces
- ₹12 lakh per function rental (listing reference)
Vruksha Gayatri Vihar: venue facts
| Address | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is at Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar, Gate No. 4, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560080. |
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| Area | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is in Gate No. 4, Palace Grounds, near Mekhri Circle, Jayamahal, North Bangalore. |
| Venue type | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is a convention wedding venue in the premium tier. |
| Group | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is operated under the Gayatri Vihar Grand brand. |
| Established | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar has been operating since 2000. |
| Capacity | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is listed for 400–3,000 guests across its function spaces. |
| Function spaces | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar has 4 named function spaces: Hall 1, Hall 2, Hall 3, Dining hall. |
| Landmark | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is close to Gate No. 4, Palace Grounds, near Mekhri Circle on Bellary Road. |
| Price reference | The price reference for Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is ₹12,00,000 per function venue rental (WedMeGood listing | operator website, checked 2026-09-11). It is a reference point, not a quotation for your date. |
| Decorator policy | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar's decorator policy: Outside decorators permitted. |
| Catering policy | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar's catering policy: In-house catering only (vegetarian). |
| Reviews | Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is rated 4.8 from 2 reviews on WedMeGood, checked 2026-09-11. |
Listed guest ranges cover several spaces and layouts; they are not a seated guarantee for the hall you choose. Confirm every figure in a written proposal for your date.
Every function needs its own room
Function spaces at Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar
| Space | Type | Seated | Floating | Air-conditioned | Notes |
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| Hall 1 | hall | 600 | 1,000 | Yes | One of three halls listed at the same rating; the operator describes the main Vruksha hall as traditionally styled with wooden accents, fully air-conditioned. |
| Hall 2 | hall | 600 | 1,000 | Yes | — |
| Hall 3 | hall | 600 | 1,000 | Yes | — |
| Dining hall | hall | — | — | — | A separate dining hall with long tables, shown in the venue's own gallery. The operator describes dual dining halls and pre-function spaces. |
A dash means the figure is not published. Ask for a measured plan of each space with the mandap, stage, dining and service access marked before you fix a guest count.
Photographs
Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar photos
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What it actually costs
Wedding cost at Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar (2026)
Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar is ₹12,00,000 per function venue rental — WedMeGood listing | operator website, checked 2026-09-11. Venue use, food, rooms, decor and production are quoted separately; ask for a written proposal for your date.
Wedding cost at Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar
Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar is ₹12,00,000 per function venue rental, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing | operator website, checked 11 September 2026).
| Line | Figure | Source | Checked |
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| Venue rental | ₹12,00,000 per function | WedMeGood listing | operator website | 11 September 2026 |
A full wedding at Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar adds the in-house catering bill for every function, not just the wedding, design and production — mandap, stage, florals, lighting and fabrication — the guest room block, photography and film, entertainment, transport and the planning fee, each quoted for its own scope; the figure above is the venue line only.
How much does a wedding at Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar cost?
Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar is ₹12,00,000 per function venue rental, taxes extra (published by WedMeGood listing | operator website, checked 11 September 2026). A full wedding at Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar adds the in-house catering bill for every function, not just the wedding, design and production — mandap, stage, florals, lighting and fabrication — the guest room block, photography and film, entertainment, transport and the planning fee, each quoted for its own scope; the figure above is the venue line only.
Figures above are what their named source publishes, on the date shown, and are reproduced rather than estimated. Ask Panigrahana for a written proposal for your date.
| Venue rental | ₹12,00,000 per function — Listing reference, taxes extra, checked 11 September 2026 — the highest rental on this part of the roster and consistent with a full Palace Grounds hall booking. |
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Price source: WedMeGood listing | operator website, checked 2026-09-11. Published figures are reference points; ask the property for a written proposal for your date.
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Designed, not just planned
How we would design a wedding at Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar
Wooden detailing and a traditional register mean the room has a warm base tone, so a cool or pastel palette will read as grey against it. Work warm: marigold, tuberose, red and gold, and warm-white lighting rather than daylight-balanced fixtures. The halls are large and rectangular, which makes the sightline from the back row the governing drawing — a mandap that reads at fifteen metres will disappear at forty, so scale up rather than detail up. Because the dining is in a separate hall, the ceremony space can be dressed once and left alone, which is worth exploiting: build a heavier scheme than you would in a venue where the same room has to turn around between functions. Palace Grounds load-in is through a shared gate with other events running, so the setup schedule has to be agreed with the venue, not assumed.
Which function goes where
| Haldi | Pre-function space in the morning, keeping the main hall free for the ceremony build. |
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| Mehendi | One of the smaller hall configurations, or a pre-function area with floor seating. |
| Sangeet | Main hall, using the full ceiling height for a stage build. No bar, so the programme carries the evening. |
| Wedding ceremony | Main hall for the muhurtham, with the traditional wooden detailing already setting the register. |
| Reception | Main hall with the dining hall carrying the meal separately — the structural advantage of this venue. |
Season and weather
Indoors and air-conditioned, so year-round. Palace Grounds is busiest in the November-to-February wedding season, which affects both availability and traffic around the gates.
Arrivals, access and logistics
Gate No. 4 off Bellary Road near Mekhri Circle is central and reachable from every direction, which is the main reason Palace Grounds venues command what they do. The operator cites parking for 500-plus cars. No rooms on site — block a hotel on Palace Road or Sankey Road.
Vruksha Gayatri Vihar policies
| Outside decorators | Outside decorators permitted |
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| Catering | In-house catering only (vegetarian) |
| Alcohol | No in-house alcohol; outside alcohol not permitted |
| Parking | The operator cites parking for 500+ cars across the Gayatri Vihar site |
| Changing rooms | Two suites per the operator's site |
Policy source: WedMeGood listing and gayatrivihar.in, checked 11 September 2026, checked 2026-09-11. Get the current policy in writing before you commission any fabrication.
Before you book
Planning notes for Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar
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Is Vruksha Gayatri Vihar the right venue for your wedding?
| Right for you if | Families planning a traditional vegetarian wedding for 600 to 1,500 guests who want a central Bangalore address with real parking. |
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| Look elsewhere if | Anyone wanting a non-vegetarian menu, a bar, or an intimate room. |
| Planner tip | Confirm in writing which hall at Palace Grounds you are booking. Vruksha, Gayatri Grand and Gayatri Vihar Sagar are different venues with similar names, and quotes get crossed between them routinely. |
Where Vruksha Gayatri Vihar is
Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar, Gate No. 4, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560080
Asked and answered
Vruksha, Gayatri Vihar wedding questions
Is Vruksha the same as Gayatri Vihar Sagar?
No. Both sit within Palace Grounds and both carry the Gayatri Vihar name, but they are different halls. Vruksha is operated by Gayatri Vihar Grand at Gate No. 4 alongside Gayatri Grand; Gayatri Vihar Sagar is a separate hall listed at Gate No. 4 as well. Confirm the exact hall in writing before paying anything.
How many guests can Vruksha hold?
The WedMeGood listing rates three halls at 600 seated and 1,000 floating each. The operator describes the Vruksha hall as accommodating 1,000-plus guests with separate dining halls. Ask which configuration the quote covers, since the three listed halls may be divisions of one space.
What does Vruksha cost?
The listing reference is ₹12,00,000 per function as rental, taxes extra, checked 11 September 2026. That is a Palace Grounds figure and it reflects the address as much as the hall. Catering is in-house, so the plate rate comes on top and is quoted separately.
Is Vruksha a vegetarian venue?
Yes. The operator states that Vruksha is the only venue within Palace Grounds serving exclusively vegetarian cuisine, with menus built around South Indian food. Catering is in-house only, so there is no route to a non-vegetarian menu here.
Can I bring my own caterer to Vruksha?
No. The WedMeGood listing records in-house catering only. The kitchen is part of what the venue sells, particularly given the exclusively vegetarian positioning. Discuss the menu in detail at the enquiry stage rather than planning around an outside caterer.
Can I use my own decorator at Vruksha?
Yes, the listing records outside decorators as permitted. Agree the load-in window with the venue early — Palace Grounds runs multiple events across a shared site, and access through the gates has to be scheduled rather than assumed.
Is alcohol allowed at Vruksha?
No. The listing records no in-house alcohol and outside alcohol not permitted, which is consistent with the venue's traditional vegetarian positioning. Plan a dry wedding or look at another hall within Palace Grounds.
Where exactly is Vruksha?
At Gate No. 4, Palace Grounds, near Mekhri Circle off Bellary Road, Bengaluru 560080. Palace Grounds is genuinely central, which is why venues there are reachable from every part of the city without anyone making a long drive.
Is there parking at Vruksha?
The operator cites parking for over 500 cars across the Gayatri Vihar site. That is unusually good for a central Bangalore venue and is a large part of why Palace Grounds halls are booked for big weddings. Confirm the allocation for your date, since other events run alongside.
Does Vruksha have a separate dining hall?
Yes. The operator describes dual dining halls and versatile pre-function spaces alongside the main hall. Keeping the meal out of the ceremony room means the hall stays dressed and the buffet never appears in the wedding photographs.
Is Vruksha air-conditioned?
The operator describes the main hall as spacious, well-lit and fully air-conditioned. Confirm which parts of the booking that covers — pre-function and dining areas at large venues are not always cooled to the same standard as the main hall.
How is Vruksha rated?
WedMeGood shows 4.8 from 2 reviews as of 11 September 2026, with the listing recording a start year of 2000. Two reviews is a thin sample for a venue of that age; ask the operator for references from weddings held this season.
Do you plan weddings at Vruksha Gayatri Vihar?
Yes. Panigrahana plans and designs weddings at Vruksha Gayatri Vihar; Bangalore and the belt around it is one of our home markets and we have planned weddings since 2018 with an in-house team. The sequence — date, venue contract, design, build, vendor management and on-day production — is set out in the Panigrahana Method at panigrahana.com/the-panigrahana-method.html. There are no rooms on site, so outstation guests stay nearby and we run the transfers. We quote planning for the agreed scope, take zero vendor commission, and you pay Vruksha Gayatri Vihar for venue, catering and rooms directly.
Who does the wedding decoration at Vruksha Gayatri Vihar?
Outside decorators permitted. Wooden detailing and a traditional register mean the room has a warm base tone, so a cool or pastel palette will read as grey against it. Panigrahana designs and builds its own decor: architect-led drawings fabricated in our own workshop for the rooms and lawns at Vruksha Gayatri Vihar, not pulled from a rental catalogue. The spaces that carry it are Hall 1, Hall 2, Hall 3. Our Bangalore decor work is at panigrahana.com/best-wedding-decorators-bangalore-2026.html.
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