Vidhana Soudha, Government building in Bangalore, India
The Vidhana Soudha is an imposing structure, constructed in a style sometimes described as 'Neo-Dravidian', and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic, Rajasthani Jharokha and Dravidian styles.
Built in 1956, the Vidhana Soudha is the largest Legislative building in India.
The Vidhana Soudha symbolizes Bangalore's historical and cultural significance as the capital city of Karnataka.
The building houses the Legislative Chambers of the state government, including the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and the Karnataka Legislative Council.
The Vidhana Soudha has four floors above and one floor below ground level and sprawls across an area of 2,300 by 1,150 feet.
Location: Bangalore
Inception: 1956
Architect: Kengal Hanumanthaiah
Architectural style: Dravidian architecture
Source: Wikimedia