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Vidhana Soudha (lit. 'Legislative House') is a building in Bangalore, India which serves as the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is constructed in Neo-Dravidian style and completed in 1956. History. A view of the Vidhana Soudha at night with lighting.
The general appearance of the Vidhana Soudha with its skillful blending of ancient and modern 'architectural styles, is both massive and striking. The twelve forty-foot columns in front of the Assembly Hall provided an imposing background for the Central dome and six smaller ones.
Located near Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is one of the popular tourist attractions in Bangalore. With the fame of being the largest legislature-cum-office building in India, it does make for an interesting visit.
The Suvarna Vidhana Soudha (lit. ' Golden Legislative House ') is the legislature building of the State of Karnataka in Belagavi in the Belagavi district of Karnataka. It was inaugurated on 11 October 2012 by President Pranab Mukherjee. [1]
The design, described as Neo-Dravidian, included architectural elements from the Chalukya, Hoysala and Vijayanagara empires – columns, domes, latticed stone windows – and a soaring flight of ...
Jul 7, 2023 · Architectural Splendor: Vidhana Soudha is a true architectural marvel, blending elements of neo-Dravidian and Indo-Saracenic styles. Designed by the renowned architect B.R. Manickam, the building reflects the grandeur and elegance of Indian architecture.
Spread over an area of 60 acre, Vidhana Soudha is a famous landmark in Bengaluru that houses the Secretariat and the State Legislature. The stately white building is made in Mysore Neo-Dravidian architecture with Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian influences incorporated as various elements.
Apr 16, 2023 · Know Your City: Nearly 70 years since its construction, Vidhana Soudha is a long-standing symbol of Karnataka itself. While the construction of the Vidhana Soudha itself began in 1952, its conception lies a year earlier, during the term of KC Reddy, the first chief minister of Mysore. Written by Arnav Chandrasekhar.
Oct 5, 2017 · Over the years, many luminaries have described the Vidhana Soudha in different ways. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru called it a “temple dedicated to the nation“, former chief minister Kengal Hanumanthaiah declared it a “people's palace“ while poet laureate Kuvempu regarded it as “poetry in stone“.
Oct 16, 2017 · The Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, the seat of power in the state, turns 60 this year. The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1951.
