Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore

About Vidhana Soudha

Vidhana Soudha It is a truly secular building, reflecting the features of British, Dravidian and Indo-Islamic architecture. Its construction was started by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 with the then Chief Minister KC Reddy and was completed in 1956. Owned by the Government of Karnataka, this venerable institution-cum-monument rises to a height of 46 meters, while spread over 60 acres.

The main attraction of Vidhana Soudh is the main entrance which leads to the foyer of the first floor which has 45 grand staircases which provide access to the assembly hall.

Architecture of Vidhana Soudha

Vidhana Soudha is a granite building that has four floors above and one floor below ground level. It has spread across an area of 2,300 by 1500 feet and is the largest legislative building in India.

Interesting facts about Vidhana Soudha

1. It has 4 multiple entrances and consists of 4 floors and a basement.
2. The building is 150 feet tall and has a well designed and splendid Neo-Dravidian technique of architecture.
3. Vidhana Soudha was completed in 4 years with 5000 laborers and about 1500 chisels, woodworkers and masons.
4. The central dome of the building is sixty feet in diameter and is supported by eight pillars. It also has six smaller domes, four in the front and two in the back.
5. Almost all the unskilled labor employed in its construction were criminals, who were given their liberty upon its completion.
6. Vidhana Soudha is largely built with "Bangalore granite", excavated from the areas around Mallasandra and Hesaraghatta.

How to reach Vidhana Soudha

By Bus:- The nearest bus stop to Vidhan Soudh is Corporation Bus Stop which is 2.4 km away.

By Rail:- Bangalore Cantt Junction is 2.5 km away from Vidhana Soudha and can be easily reached by taking rickshaw.

By Air:- The distance between Vidhana Soudha and HAL airport is 12.4 km. From here one can easily reach the destination by booking a cab.

Nearby famous places

• Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium 12 minutes away
• M Chinnaswamy Stadium 20 minutes away
• UB City 21 minutes away
• Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain 15 minutes away
• Spa by JW 19 minutes away
• ISKCON Temple Bangalore 27 minutes away
• National Military Memorial 13 minutes away
• Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat 31 minutes away
• Culture Rings 2.5 km away
• Vikasa Soudha 14 minutes away
• Basavanna Statue 13 minutes away
• Bangalore Turf Club Race Course 15 minutes away