42 Estates Codename Light of South vs Purva Kensho Hills

Side-by-side comparison of price, possession, size, density, RERA registration, amenities and connectivity for two projects in Bengaluru.

Data from each project page on BookNewProperty, last updated 9 Nov 2026.

For the full price list, floor plans, RERA details and our review of each project, see 42 Estates Codename Light of South and Purva Kensho Hills.

Quick answer

Both projects are in Bengaluru. Purva Kensho Hills is due first, with possession in June 2028; 42 Estates Codename Light of South in March 2029 follows.

Key specs side by side

Feature42 Estates Codename Light of SouthPurva Kensho Hills
Developer42 EstatesPuravankara Limited
LocationJP Nagar 9th Phase, BengaluruS. Medihalli, Sarjapura, Bengaluru
Starting price₹2.02 Cr Onwards—
Configurations3 BHK & PenthousesResidential and Commercial Plots
Unit sizes1,778–3,200 sq ft999–3,971 sq ft
Site area—38 Acres
Homes112 HomesPlots from under 999 to 3,971 Sq.Ft.
Density—~26 homes/acre
PossessionMarch 2029June 2028Earliest
StatusPre-LaunchUnder Construction
AvailabilityAvailableAvailable
Project typeGated CommunityPlotted Development
RERAAppliedPRM/KA/RERA/1251/308/PR/210324/006719
Amenities listed1025

Prices are base prices from each project's latest price list; GST, registration and other charges are extra. Density is homes per acre of site area.

Which should you choose?

Choose 42 Estates Codename Light of South if…

  • you value this: only four homes per floor, every one of them a corner unit
  • you are looking for 3 BHK & Penthouses

Full 42 Estates Codename Light of South review →

Choose Purva Kensho Hills if…

  • you want to move in soonest
  • amenities matter most to you
  • you are looking for Residential and Commercial Plots

Full Purva Kensho Hills review →

Price list comparison

42 Estates Codename Light of South

UnitSizePrice
3 BHK + 3T1,778 Sq.Ft.₹2.02 Cr Onwards
3 BHK + 3T1,865 Sq.Ft.₹2.15 Cr Onwards
3 BHK + 3T1,898 Sq.Ft.₹2.16 Cr Onwards
3 BHK + 3T1,915 Sq.Ft.₹2.21 Cr Onwards
4 BHK Penthouse2,906 – 3,200 Sq.Ft.On Request

Purva Kensho Hills

UnitSizePrice
Townhouse PlotsUp to 999 Sq.Ft.On Request
Villa Plots1,000 — 1,399 Sq.Ft.On Request
Bungalow Plots1,400 — 1,699 Sq.Ft.On Request
Mansion Plots1,700 — 2,199 Sq.Ft.On Request
Estate Plots2,200 — 3,971 Sq.Ft.On Request
Commercial PlotsOn RequestOn Request

Amenities compared

Amenity42 Estates Codename Light of SouthPurva Kensho Hills
Landscaped Gardens✓✓
Clubhouse✓—
Podium Swimming Pool✓—
Suspended Podium Park✓—
Gymnasium✓—
Indoor Games Room✓—
Multipurpose Hall✓—
Kids Play Area✓—
Pedestrian Pathways✓—
Leisure Zones✓—
Indoor Badminton Court—✓
Indoor Games Lounge—✓
Tennis Court—✓
Basketball Court—✓
Cricket Practice Pitch—✓
Skating Rink—✓
Outdoor Gymnasium—✓
Swimming Pool—✓
Dance Studio—✓
Yoga Deck—✓
Meditation and Bonsai Walk—✓
Butterfly Garden—✓
Rock Garden—✓
Amphitheatre Style Seating—✓
Zen Garden—✓
Buddha Statue—✓
Stroll Path and Nature Walk—✓
Jogging Track—✓
Childrens Play Area—✓
Toddlers Play Zone—✓

Showing the 30 most common of 34 amenities across these projects. "—" means the developer has not listed it.

Location and connectivity

Nearby42 Estates Codename Light of SouthPurva Kensho Hills
Transport
  • Doddakallasandra Metro Station – 3.1 km
  • Thalagattapura Metro Station – 4.5 km
  • Jaya Prakash Nagar Metro Station – 5.4 km
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Education
  • Jnanajyothi HPS Nekarara Colony – 4.7 km
  • Carmel Academy – 5.8 km
  • The Oxford College of Hotel Management – 7.1 km
  • Indus International School – 1.7 km
  • St Philomena’s English School – 3.3 km
  • Azim Premji University – 3.5 km
Healthcare
  • Yogananda Multi Speciality Hospital – 7.4 km
  • Gunasheela Surgical and Maternity Hospital – 9.4 km
  • Global Pet Hospital – 4.6 km
  • Sri Venkateshwara Hospital – 6.0 km
  • Kalppa Virusha Hospital – 7.4 km
Shopping
  • Centro Mall – 6.9 km
  • Royal Mart Supermarket – 7.2 km
  • Happy Pockets Supermarket – 7.7 km
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Recreation
  • BBMP Panduranga Park – 6.3 km
  • Bhagat Singh Park – 8.8 km
  • Pai International – 4.0 km
  • D Mart – 4.8 km
  • Reliance Trends – 6.4 km
Work Hubs—
  • Infosys headquarters – 2.2 km
  • Sabic Technology Center – 3.2 km

Pros and cons

42 Estates Codename Light of South

Pros

  • Only four homes per floor, every one of them a corner unit
  • Two balconies and two covered car parks with every home
  • About 70 percent of the site kept open, with a podium park
  • Doddakallasandra Green Line metro station is about 3 km away

Cons

  • Only 112 homes, so the amenity list is modest next to larger gated projects
  • Opposite the RTO, the approach road sees heavy daytime traffic
  • The developer has only two completed projects to judge on
  • At about ₹11,360 per Sq.Ft., pricing sits at the top end for JP Nagar 9th Phase

Purva Kensho Hills

Pros

  • Infosys headquarters at 2.2 km and Sabic Technology Center at 3.2 km
  • Indus International School at 1.7 km and Azim Premji University at 3.5 km
  • Plot sizes span under 999 up to 3,971 Sq.Ft. across five bands
  • Buyers build their own home rather than accept a developer specification

Cons

  • Kempegowda International Airport is 54.3 km, the longest of any project here
  • MG Road at 33.6 km and Silk Board at 27.2 km place this well outside the city
  • No plot prices are published anywhere by the developer
  • Buyers carry the full cost, time and management of building the house

Frequently asked questions

Which project will be ready first?

Purva Kensho Hills is scheduled to be ready first. RERA possession dates: 42 Estates Codename Light of South: March 2029; Purva Kensho Hills: June 2028.

Which project is bigger?

42 Estates Codename Light of South: 112 Homes; Purva Kensho Hills: 38 Acres, Plots from under 999 to 3,971 Sq.Ft..

Are 42 Estates Codename Light of South and Purva Kensho Hills RERA registered?

42 Estates Codename Light of South has RERA status: Applied. Purva Kensho Hills is registered under PRM/KA/RERA/1251/308/PR/210324/006719.

Who are the developers?

42 Estates Codename Light of South is by 42 Estates; Purva Kensho Hills is by Puravankara Limited.

Which project has more amenities?

Purva Kensho Hills lists the most. 42 Estates Codename Light of South lists 10 amenities; Purva Kensho Hills lists 25 amenities.

What configurations do they offer?

42 Estates Codename Light of South offers 3 BHK & Penthouses; Purva Kensho Hills offers Residential and Commercial Plots.

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