Bengaluru photos

BENGALURU PHOTOS

 

VIDHANA SOUDHA

A magnificent building housing the State Legislature and Secretariat, it was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiya, the then Chief Minister, in 1956. It is built entirely of Bangalore granite in the Neo-Dravidian style.

 

 

ATHARA KACHERI

This elegant two-storeyed building is directly opposite the Vidhana Soudha. It houses the State High Court. Within walking distance are the Public Library, the Government Museum , the Vishveshwarayya Industrial and Technological Museum and the Venkatappa Art Gallery .

 

 

BANGALORE PALACE

Inspired by the Windsor Castle , this palace was built in the Tudor style by a wodeyar King in 1857.

 

 

THE LALBAGH

Started by Hyder Ali in 1760 and later completed by Tippu Sultan, this 240 acre landscape park is home to some very rare species of plants. The glass house, inspired by the Crystal Palace in London , is the venue for the bi-annual flower shows.

 

 

 

ISKCON TEMPLE

Built at a cost of Rs.32 crores on a sprawling 7-acre plot, atop the Hare Krishna hill, is a pious blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony.