Author: Meera Iyer

The Office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies in Bengaluru houses a unique piece of history – the coat of arms of the British monarchy. This symbol was used by the British Government of India and the Mysore Residency, which was located where Raj Bhavan stands today. The building on Ali Asker Road, constructed in 1929, features classical Greek elements like Doric columns and triglyphs. The combination of these features with the lion-and-unicorn symbol exudes power and authority. Architectural historian Edward Hollis suggests that buildings are ever-changing entities, and the Registrar’s office has undergone modifications typical of government spaces. However,…