'They think I just hang out...', Google employee takes parents to 1.6 million sq ft Ananta office in Bengaluru

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For many professionals, introducing their parents to their workplace is a proud milestone. One Google employee recently experienced that moment when he took his parents to the tech giant’s Ananta campus in Bengaluru. His post quickly went viral, drawing warm reactions across social media.

Viraj Chandra, who joined Google India three months ago as per his LinkedIn profile, shared on X: “Took my parents to @GoogleIndia Ananta - and now they think I just hang out in a 5-star resort every day. Can’t blame them, this place barely feels like an office.” His post struck a chord, with users praising the gesture and the scale of the Bengaluru campus.

Similar stories have surfaced online, highlighting how children aspire to showcase their workplaces to parents. In the United States, Devshree Bharatia, a software engineer at Walmart’s headquarters, shared a video of her parents exploring the office. She wrote on Instagram, “Indian parents visiting my Walmart Office in USA for the first time. They have never seen such lavish offices, and first time when they saw the facilities they were amazed and extremely happy. Proud parents is what a child wants.” Her video also attracted positive comments and admiration.

How did social media react?
The reactions to Viraj’s post were filled with encouragement. One user wrote, “Congratulations, Viraj. They must be very proud!” Another commented, “Cute, cute, flex hogya (manifesting this kind of flex).” A third added, “You make them feel proud, bro,” while another said, “I wish to post like this someday.” The comment section was filled with supportive remarks, with several users reacting with heart symbols.

Why is Google’s Bengaluru office called Ananta?
Ananta is one of Google’s largest global campuses, covering 1.6 million square feet in Bengaluru. According to a blog post by the company, the name translates to ‘infinite’ or ‘limitless’ in Sanskrit. It symbolises the vast potential technology holds to improve lives. The office features themed spaces such as ‘Sabha’, designed for community and conversation. There are landscaped outdoor areas with jogging and walking paths, intended for casual meetings or peaceful breaks.

The design of Ananta reflects Google’s approach to creating work environments that go beyond conventional office spaces. By combining functionality with open green spaces and recreational areas, the campus is meant to encourage collaboration, creativity and wellbeing among employees. For families visiting the site, it is easy to see why the atmosphere feels closer to a resort than a workplace.