The stone chariot of the Vittala Temple and the temple’s musical pillars may be the most recognizable architectural structure in Hampi but they are far from being the only ones. On the banks of the River Tungabhadra, Hampi is home to a number of Jain and Hindu temples, aqueducts and the Royal Enclosure spread over […]
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Kabini – The Forest of Bagheera
Karnataka’s forests teem with life and the state is home to a healthy population of tigers and elephants that roam its untamed mountain ranges and valleys. One such spot, Kabini is a favourite haunt of wildlife enthusiasts and photographers as it provides sightings of animals that are usually elusive in other areas. The shadowy beauty […]
The Beautiful Brindavan Gardens
The heritage corridor of Mysore and the old city of Srirangapatna is full of many attractions that give visitors a glimpse of Karnataka’s rich legacy of art and culture. Take a break from the prosaic routine of the city life with a trip to the royal cities of Karnataka. Spread across 60 acres, the beautifully […]
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5 Most Popular Paan Shops in Bangalore
Relishing a paan is a unique experience in itself. The humble paan-makers of Bangalore (Bengaluru) are reinventing their product to offer an incredible experience to their customers. Earlier, a paan was a simple preparation of betel leaves lined with slaked lime paste and sprinkled with a combination of areca nut and catechu (katha). Today, the […]
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Kalaseshwara Temple, Kalasa
District: Chikmagalur Town: Kalasa Temple: Kalaseshwar Temple The Kalaseshwara Temple is located in Kalasa town in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Kalaseshwara Temple – Overview and Mythology Kalasa town is located on the banks of the river Bhadra. Tradition traces the origin of this town to events related in the Skanda Purana. The wedding of […]
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Behind The Lens – Putanna Kanagal
Putanna Kanagal is acknowledged as a master craftsman who was able to bridge the gap between commercial and parallel Kannada cinema. He made strong women centric films and has a large of work in Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu movies. His Early Influences and Career Putanna Kanagal was born on 1st December 1933 in Kanagal […]
The River Arkavati
The Arkavati (Arkavathi/Arkavathy) is one of the tributaries of the river Kaveri. It originates in Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapura and is one of the largest mountain rivers in Karnataka. Arkavati is joined by its tributaries Kumudavathi, Suvarnamukhi, Vrushbhavati before it joins Kaveri at Sangama. Reservoirs The river is important in that it supplies 20% of the […]
Sridhama – Old Age Care in Mysore
Sridhama—Mysore (A Home for the senior citizens) OLD AGE CARE “The fear of old age is not the fear of death, but the fear of living”. There was a time when old persons’ care was a well acknowledged responsibility of those living under a single roof and not a debatable issue. But, rapidly changing family […]
