Vidhana Soudha Bangalore

The Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore was built in 1956 in the Dravidian architecture and has become a popular landmark in the city. The philosophy behind the imposing building is the temple architecture in India. One can find four domes in the four corners and the Ashoka Lion at the entrance gate.

The Bangalore Vidhana Soudha houses the State Legislative Assembly of Karnataka and also the largest secretariat of India. The then Chief Minister, Kengal Hanumanthaiah was the responsible for the initiative for the construction of the building.

The Bangalore Vidhana Soudha has been built under the guidance of the chief engineer late B.R Manickam. The sandalwood door of the Cabinet Room is a spectacular feature of the building. The building is accessible from all four sides and is built of granite and porphyry (sourced from the city) in the neo Dravidian style.

It took four years to build Vidhana Soudha where five thousand laborers, 1500 chisellers, wood carvers and masons were involved in the construction. It has four floors and one floor below and covers an area of 700 by 350 feet. The central dome is 60 feet in diameter and is crowned with a resemblance of the Indian National emblem.

The Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore is a popular attraction in the city and one would require special permission to visit the interiors of the building. Special arrangements are made for the lighting of the whole building on Sundays and public holidays in the evening from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.