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Vidhana Soudha: The Legislative House of the State of Karnataka, this granite<br />
building was built in the 1950s. It is a marvel of neo-Dravidian architecture and<br />
one of the most imposing buildings not only in Bangalore but in India. An<br />
interesting feature of this building is the grand stairs in front--a flight of 45 steps<br />
62 m (204 ft) wide 21 m (70 ft) deep, giving direct access to the foyer of first floor<br />
leading to an Assembly Chamber. The building has carved bases and capitals for<br />
pillars, deep friezes, kapotha cornices, chaithya arches, heavy pediments, and<br />
domical finials, all characteristic of Dravidian architecture.<br />
Shopping: The main shopping areas are Commercial Street, MG Road, Cauvery<br />
Arts Emporium, and Brigade Road. Karnataka is famous for sandalwood, silk, and<br />
gold and silver jewelry. Carved elephants, sandalwood soaps, and incense sticks<br />
make good souvenirs. The Forum Mall in Koramangala and Bangalore Central and<br />
Garuda Mall, off MG Road are good places to try your hand at branded goods and<br />
garments. Kala Madhyam showcases tribal and folk art in hand crafted rural<br />
products at Richards Town.<br />
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