Photos: Bengaluru’s Raj Bhawan opens to the public for a fortnight | Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Photos: Bengaluru’s Raj Bhawan opens to the public for a fortnight

Updated On Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

The Raj Bhavan, residence of Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala has decided to throw its doors open to the general public as part of Independence Day 2018 celebrations for the fortnight ranging August 16 to August 30. Formerly known as Bengaluru Residency, the Mysuru State Residency or the Residency during British India, this building is situated at the highest point in Bengaluru (3031 feet above sea level). It is also the first Raj Bhavan in the country that has been opened for the public viewing.

1 / 9
The official residence building of the Karnataka Governor in Bengaluru. The Raj Bhavan is spread over an area of about 18 acres overlooking the Vidhana Soudha, the Legislators Home and the All India Radio Centre. About two and a half acres of the area is occupied by the buildings. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

The official residence building of the Karnataka Governor in Bengaluru. The Raj Bhavan is spread over an area of about 18 acres overlooking the Vidhana Soudha, the Legislators Home and the All India Radio Centre. About two and a half acres of the area is occupied by the buildings. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

2 / 9
A view of the beautifully decorated gardens of Karnataka Raj Bhavan. This garden is what is left of a vast, undulating and imperial garden known in the late 19th and early 20th century as the ‘Residency Park’ measuring around 92 acres. Earlier called ‘the Commissioner’s Bungalow Garden’, it is a contemporary of the State Botanical Garden -the Lalbagh. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

A view of the beautifully decorated gardens of Karnataka Raj Bhavan. This garden is what is left of a vast, undulating and imperial garden known in the late 19th and early 20th century as the ‘Residency Park’ measuring around 92 acres. Earlier called ‘the Commissioner’s Bungalow Garden’, it is a contemporary of the State Botanical Garden -the Lalbagh. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

3 / 9
A view of the walkway through the gardens. The Residency garden at one time had about 3400 potted plants. Of these, the biggest collection was that of crotons followed by those of foliage plants, ferns and roses. This tradition is maintained even today. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

A view of the walkway through the gardens. The Residency garden at one time had about 3400 potted plants. Of these, the biggest collection was that of crotons followed by those of foliage plants, ferns and roses. This tradition is maintained even today. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

4 / 9
Raj Bhavan garden was originally laid out both as a formal and an informal garden. Rows of royal palms abutted on either side by lush green lawns, rose gardens, and arches covered with creepers are complemented by the informal garden on the periphery where fruit trees such as mango, sapota, banana, papaya, pears, fig and other kitchen garden plants are maintained. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

Raj Bhavan garden was originally laid out both as a formal and an informal garden. Rows of royal palms abutted on either side by lush green lawns, rose gardens, and arches covered with creepers are complemented by the informal garden on the periphery where fruit trees such as mango, sapota, banana, papaya, pears, fig and other kitchen garden plants are maintained. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

5 / 9
A group of media persons seen inside the Banquet hall. Classical 19th century bungalows were always single storeyed, though their height gave the impression of an upper floor. The Residency was also originally a single-storeyed building constructed in the British Colonial style which came to be known as the Residency style of architecture. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

A group of media persons seen inside the Banquet hall. Classical 19th century bungalows were always single storeyed, though their height gave the impression of an upper floor. The Residency was also originally a single-storeyed building constructed in the British Colonial style which came to be known as the Residency style of architecture. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

6 / 9
The waiting lounge at the Karnataka Raj Bhawan. The first floor of the main building was built during 1967 paying due attention to the architectural details of the original building built 125 years earlier. Italian tiles have been used for the flooring both in ground floor and in some areas of the first floor like the dining, kitchen and pantry areas. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

The waiting lounge at the Karnataka Raj Bhawan. The first floor of the main building was built during 1967 paying due attention to the architectural details of the original building built 125 years earlier. Italian tiles have been used for the flooring both in ground floor and in some areas of the first floor like the dining, kitchen and pantry areas. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

7 / 9
Raj Bhavan is also a trove of art and its art collection spans pieces from both the West and the East. Its artefact collection includes works of masters from the West and also some traditional works of the Mysore, Tanjore and Bengal Schools. A number of copies of Ajanta murals and metal ornaments are also part of the Raj Bhawan collection. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

Raj Bhavan is also a trove of art and its art collection spans pieces from both the West and the East. Its artefact collection includes works of masters from the West and also some traditional works of the Mysore, Tanjore and Bengal Schools. A number of copies of Ajanta murals and metal ornaments are also part of the Raj Bhawan collection. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

8 / 9
The Glass House is a more recent addition to the Raj Bhawan compound and is where state functions are usually held now. A green house was also established not long ago. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

The Glass House is a more recent addition to the Raj Bhawan compound and is where state functions are usually held now. A green house was also established not long ago. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

9 / 9
The erstwhile Residency Park covered a vast area where now the imposing Vidhana Soudha, the Park House, the Sudarshan Guest House, and the Legislators’ Home are located. Over the years, with the construction of these buildings, the spacious Residency Park has shrunk to its present size. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 18, 2018 02:09 PM IST

The erstwhile Residency Park covered a vast area where now the imposing Vidhana Soudha, the Park House, the Sudarshan Guest House, and the Legislators’ Home are located. Over the years, with the construction of these buildings, the spacious Residency Park has shrunk to its present size. (Arijit Sen / HT Photo)

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On