Standing amidst sprawling grounds, Crawford Hall is now better known as the Mysore University Vice Chancellor’s office. The majestic vintage 1947 building has imposing Corinthian columns, intricate mouldings and a large picture of Goddess Saraswati in plaster relief (the goddess of learning), which is an apt setting for an office associated with education. It is flanked at two levels by balustrades and pierced parapets in addition to twin Tuscan columns and Roman arches. The building’s majesty stems partly from the rolling grounds in front and wide approach roads. The building was donated to the university by the Mysore maharaja.