Vidhana Soudha

Vidhana Soudha (lit.'Legislative House') is a building in Bangalore, India which serves as the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is constructed in Neo-Dravidian style and completed in 1956.

Vidhana Soudha
Vidhana Soudha as seen from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road
Location of Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore
General information
TypeLegislative building
Architectural styleNeo-Dravidian
LocationBangalore, Karnataka
CountryIndia
Coordinates12.9796°N 77.5906°E / 12.9796; 77.5906
Construction started1952
Completed1956 (1956)
Cost14.8 million (US$190,000)
OwnerGovernment of Karnataka
Height46 m (150 ft)
Technical details
Floor count4 + 1 basement
Floor area51,144 m2 (550,505 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Kengal Hanumanthaiya
Main contractorKPWD
Other information
Public transit access Purple at Vidhana Soudha
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