Vidhan Soudha

About Vidhan Soudha

A prime representative of the Bangalore City, the SuvarnaVidhanSoudha is located conveniently opposite the famous High court. The place covering a whopping 60 acres of area boasts of being the largest structure of the country when it comes to the State Legislature Houses of the nation. With over 20 state legislature chambers working under its roof, the building with its 300 rooms and each of the four floors with a dimension of about 2100 feet by 1100 feet, no wonder it was called as a " tribute to the nation'' by Pt. Nehru. It surely becomes a perfect location for political decisions making it one among the best places to visit in Bangalore.

Architecture and History

Constructed in the budget of about two crores in the 1950s, it was conceived by the Mysore C.M.- K. Hanumanthaiah. The white building is a prominent reminder of Colonial times. Standing over eight sturdy pillars is the elite dome measuring the radius of a huge 30 feet. Topped in the centre by the lions of the national emblem, the dome will fill you with pride. The building was constructed by gifted artisans in a Dravidian form which makes it a very distinct structure in itself. The elegant arches and a porch with divisions about forty feet in height made of matte granite which count upto twelve in number built over the building look amazing. It distinguishes itself as a unique aspect and is a vital inclusion in your Bangalore Tour Packages.

Attractions

The building is magnificently lit up on the occasion of special days and national holidays which is a major attraction here. People visit in huge numbers to experience the lovely infrastructure beautified by coloured lights under the dark sky. Truly called as South India's magnificent TajMahal, the beautiful structure in white is one of the prime places to visit in Bangalore. Over forty stepped staircase towards the front of the building, measuring a depth of 70 feet and width of a surprising 204 feet going towards the Assembly room is another beautifying attraction of the place. The Karnataka Secretariat building being constructed right next to VidhanSoudha as its imitation named as the VikasaSoudha cannot be missed as well.

How to Reach

The location on the Ambedkarstreet can be easily reached within 20 minutes from the City Railways.