Vidhana Soudha
Karnataka's granite seat of government — the largest legislative building in India.
- Timings
- Exterior viewing only · illuminated Sunday evenings and public holidays
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Best time
- Sunday evening when lit
About Vidhana Soudha
Completed in 1956 in what is called Neo-Dravidian style, Vidhana Soudha houses the Karnataka legislature and secretariat behind a facade of local granite, with a 60-foot dome and the state emblem above the entrance. Over the main door is the inscription 'Government Work is God's Work'. The interior is not open to casual visitors, but the building is floodlit on Sunday evenings and public holidays, and that is when people come to photograph it.
Insider tips
- No public entry — this is an exterior visit
- Sunday evening floodlighting is the reason to time it
- Directly across from Cubbon Park; do both together
Vidhana Soudha — common questions
What are the Vidhana Soudha timings?
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Vidhana Soudha is open Exterior viewing only · illuminated Sunday evenings and public holidays.
What is the entry fee for Vidhana Soudha?
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Entry: Free.
How much time do you need at Vidhana Soudha?
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Plan for roughly 30 minutes.
What is the best time to visit Vidhana Soudha?
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Sunday evening when lit.
How crowded does Vidhana Soudha get?
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Medium crowd levels overall.
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