Vidhana Soudha located in Bangalore is a magnificent building that resembles nothing less than a palace. But it is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka.
Kengal Hanumanthaiah is architect of this beautiful structure and it got completed in 1956. The sryle is Neo-Dravidian, and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles.
It has 4 floors above the ground and one floor below ground level. It coveres an area of 2,300 by 1,150 feet. Its eastern face has a porch with 12 granite columns, 40 feet tall. Leading to the foyer is a flight of 45 steps.
The central dome, 60 feet in diameter, is crowned by a likeness of the Indian national emblem. The front of the building is inscribed with the words Government's Work is God's Work.
Kengal Hanumanthaiah is architect of this beautiful structure and it got completed in 1956. The sryle is Neo-Dravidian, and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles.
It has 4 floors above the ground and one floor below ground level. It coveres an area of 2,300 by 1,150 feet. Its eastern face has a porch with 12 granite columns, 40 feet tall. Leading to the foyer is a flight of 45 steps.
The central dome, 60 feet in diameter, is crowned by a likeness of the Indian national emblem. The front of the building is inscribed with the words Government's Work is God's Work.
Beautiful buildings, Happy week to you!
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty government building. Wonderful photos, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteImpressive, as are the grounds out front.
ReplyDeleteStately and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous architecture.
ReplyDeleteBig and nice building!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post, wonderful captures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place...
ReplyDeleteHello Rajesh
ReplyDeleteArchitecturally magnificent and I admire the inscription.
But sadly politicians don't always live up to their ideals.
Visiting from Mosaic Monday.
Shane
An architectural marvel !
ReplyDeleteSuch a handsome building! I love the floral outline of the country.
ReplyDeleteAmazing building structure!
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Whoa..these are fantastic shots, and such a magnificent place!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures
ReplyDeleteNice post. First picture of the post is superbly shot. Thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand building, love all the details and unusual architecture!
ReplyDeleteWhat magnificent buildings!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures! I love that majestic building!
ReplyDeleteIndian architecture is always magnificent and beautiful ... and full of detail. These are great pictures, Rajesh. And as for thr inscription on the building ... I wish someone would tell our government that ... they are not working at all. Sad to say. Your country is beautiful and I am so enjoying learning about it through you. Good job ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ FRom The Sol
Beautiful!
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The architecture is very beautiful. Carver, ABC Wed Team
ReplyDeleteYOur reds really stand out! Love the views of the legislature building!
ReplyDeletepalatial indeed.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent is VERY correct!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Very nice..
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful architecture !
ReplyDeleteGattina
ABC Wednesday team
nicely captured. got fond memories of this place
ReplyDeleteWow: "Government's Work is God's Work." That is quite a statement. It seems my America is concerned with keeping God out of government (and I can understand the reasons), but our legislators forget the reason WHY they are there. Taking care of the poor and those in need IS our work because it is God's work. A small moment in a beautiful post, but I wanted to elaborate. Beautiful, Rajesh, as always. Amy
ReplyDeleteI wish people occupying this regal building were as magnificent. Nice photography.
ReplyDeleteWow.....! I've seen this a few years back and good to see the changes!!
ReplyDeleteNice photography! Surprised that it is a post Independence structure
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