With all the numerous constructions in the city, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find beautiful and eye-catching buildings. Newer constructions with glass facades and towering heights looks chic and elegant, but it’s those stone pillar columns and beautifully curved domes that I’d rather feast my eyes on any day.

In Bangalore, one of the most beautiful buildings in my eyes, is the Vidhan Soudha. However, many ever times I pass by, I amaze at its grace and beauty. And opposite is an equally grand and beautiful building – that houses the Karnataka High Court. I often take this route, even if it’s not by my way. In winter, against the orange and red hued skies, it paints a pretty picture and I’ve often stopped to click the monument.

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This photograph was taken one evening around 9 pm, when alongwith a couple of friends, we decided to go and shoot the Vidhan Soudha at night.

The Vidhan Soudha is the State Secretariat of Karnataka and was built in the year 1954. The architecture of the building is based on the neo Dravidian style and Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the Chief Minister of what was then called the Mysore State between 1951-1956, was responsible for the concept.

Which is your favourite building in Bangalore?