42 Estates Codename Light of South vs Purva Orient Grand

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 1 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 Orient Grand.

Quick answer

Both projects are in Bengaluru. 42 Estates Codename Light of South has the lowest entry price, from ₹2.02 Cr, against Purva Orient Grand at ₹6 Cr. Purva Orient Grand is due first, with possession in June 2027; 42 Estates Codename Light of South in March 2029 follows.

Key specs side by side

Feature42 Estates Codename Light of SouthPurva Orient Grand
Developer42 EstatesPuravankara Limited
LocationJP Nagar 9th Phase, BengaluruLalbagh Road, Bengaluru
Starting price₹2.02 Cr OnwardsLowest₹6.00 Cr Onwards
Configurations3 BHK & Penthouses3 & 4 BHK Apartments
Unit sizes1,778–3,200 sq ft1,992–3,320 sq ft
Price per sq ft—₹31,530
Site area—1.15 Acres
Homes112 Homes97 Residences in 1 Tower, G+24
Density—~84 homes/acre
PossessionMarch 2029June 2027Earliest
StatusPre-LaunchUnder Construction
AvailabilityAvailableLimited Units
Project typeGated CommunityStandalone Project
RERAAppliedPRM/KA/RERA/1251/310/PR/210907/004299
Amenities listed1033

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 want the lowest entry price
  • you are looking for 3 BHK & Penthouses

Full 42 Estates Codename Light of South review →

Choose Purva Orient Grand if…

  • you want to move in soonest
  • amenities matter most to you
  • you are looking for 3 & 4 BHK Apartments

Full Purva Orient Grand 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 Orient Grand

UnitSizePrice
3 BHK1,992 to 2,262 Sq.Ft.₹6.00 Cr Onwards
4 BHK2,338 to 3,320 Sq.Ft.₹10.00 Cr Onwards

Amenities compared

Amenity42 Estates Codename Light of SouthPurva Orient Grand
Clubhouse✓—
Podium Swimming Pool✓—
Suspended Podium Park✓—
Gymnasium✓—
Indoor Games Room✓—
Multipurpose Hall✓—
Kids Play Area✓—
Pedestrian Pathways✓—
Leisure Zones✓—
Landscaped Gardens✓—
The Rose and Cypress Rooftop Clubhouse—✓
Infinity Pool at the 25th Level—✓
The Fete Rooftop Recreation—✓
The Dovecote Dining—✓
Firepit Lounge—✓
Moon Deck—✓
Pool Deck—✓
Kids Pool—✓
Private Terrace—✓
The Larder Room Open Pantry—✓
The Vault Whisky Lounge—✓
Body Core Fitness Studio—✓
The Salon—✓
The Aura Spa—✓
Yoga Deck—✓
Zumba Deck—✓
Kinetic Garden—✓
Healing Garden—✓
Koi Pond—✓
Mini Golf—✓

Showing the 30 most common of 43 amenities across these projects. "—" means the developer has not listed it.

Location and connectivity

Nearby42 Estates Codename Light of SouthPurva Orient Grand
Transport
  • Doddakallasandra Metro Station – 3.1 km
  • Thalagattapura Metro Station – 4.5 km
  • Jaya Prakash Nagar Metro Station – 5.4 km
  • Lalbagh metro station, Namma Metro Green Line — 2.6 km
  • KSR Bengaluru City railway station, Majestic — 3.2 km
  • MG Road metro station, Namma Metro Purple Line — 3.4 km
Education
  • Jnanajyothi HPS Nekarara Colony – 4.7 km
  • Carmel Academy – 5.8 km
  • The Oxford College of Hotel Management – 7.1 km
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Healthcare
  • Yogananda Multi Speciality Hospital – 7.4 km
  • Gunasheela Surgical and Maternity Hospital – 9.4 km
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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
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Green Spaces and Landmarks—
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden — 1.7 km
  • Tipu Sultan Summer Palace — 2.0 km
  • Cubbon Park — 2.2 km
Retail and Leisure—
  • UB City — 1.9 km
  • Brigade Road — 3.1 km
  • Commercial Street — 4.3 km
Healthcare and Education—
  • Mallya Hospital — 1.4 km
  • Christ University — 4.5 km
  • Indian Institute of Science — 9.1 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 Orient Grand

Pros

  • Only 97 residences with four apartments per floor
  • No shared walls between apartments, removing the main source of neighbour noise
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden at 1.7 km and Cubbon Park at 2.2 km
  • Rooftop clubhouse designed by Singapore architect Andy Fisher

Cons

  • Kempegowda International Airport is 38.1 km, across the whole city
  • Central Bengaluru traffic is the daily constraint at this address
  • 1.15 acres leaves little ground-level open space beyond the podium
  • A 97-home community supports a smaller maintenance base for large amenities

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, 42 Estates Codename Light of South or Purva Orient Grand?

42 Estates Codename Light of South is cheaper to get into. 42 Estates Codename Light of South starts at ₹2.02 Cr; Purva Orient Grand starts at ₹6 Cr. Taxes, registration and other charges are extra.

Which project will be ready first?

Purva Orient Grand is scheduled to be ready first. RERA possession dates: 42 Estates Codename Light of South: March 2029; Purva Orient Grand: June 2027.

Which project is bigger?

42 Estates Codename Light of South: 112 Homes; Purva Orient Grand: 1.15 Acres, 97 Residences in 1 Tower, G+24.

Are 42 Estates Codename Light of South and Purva Orient Grand RERA registered?

42 Estates Codename Light of South has RERA status: Applied. Purva Orient Grand is registered under PRM/KA/RERA/1251/310/PR/210907/004299.

Who are the developers?

42 Estates Codename Light of South is by 42 Estates; Purva Orient Grand is by Puravankara Limited.

Which project has more amenities?

Purva Orient Grand lists the most. 42 Estates Codename Light of South lists 10 amenities; Purva Orient Grand lists 33 amenities.

What configurations do they offer?

42 Estates Codename Light of South offers 3 BHK & Penthouses; Purva Orient Grand offers 3 & 4 BHK Apartments.

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