On Vijayadashami day, the Jamboo Savari – the Mysore Dasara Parade – is held on the streets of Mysore city. The original name of this procession was Jumbi Savari or going to the Banni (Shami) tree. The Legend According to the Mahabharata, the banni tree was used by the Pandavas to hide their weapons during […]
Dasara Doll Festival – Significance and History
Navaratri is a major festival of the Hindus that is celebrated in various styles all over the country every year. Different states of the country have different names and customs for celebrating this festival. In the southern part of India, the festival of Navaratri is celebrated with a very interesting and unique tradition called Bombe […]
Kambala – A Traditional Celebration in Rural Karnataka
Kambala is an annual festival celebrated in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The festival involves the traditional buffalo race, a popular and unique sport among the farming community of the state. This yearly event is celebrated with much enthusiasm and fervour in most parts of Dakshina Kannada, including Mangalore. The Kambala festival season starts […]
Mandya – Of Sugar and Rivers
Mandya is a district located in the state of Karnataka and is famous for being one of the biggest sugarcane producing regions in India. Close to 2 million people live in an area spanning 4,900 square kilometres. The district has four major rivers passing through it – the Hemavati, Kaveri, Shimsha, and Lokapavani. Mandya […]
Major Events of Mysore Dasara 2017
The Mysore Dasara or the Navarathri is a 10-day festival that falls in the month of September or October. Mysore Dasara is the “Nadahabba” or the State-Festival of the State of Karnataka, called as “Navaratri” meaning Nine-Nights, a 10-day festival, celebrated with utmost spectacle and joy in the city of Mysore. The Dasara festivities have […]
Kishkinda Moolika Bonsai Garden – A Must-see in Mysore
Kishkinda Moolika Bonsai Garden is a famous garden located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is a part of the Avadhoota Datta Peetham founded by His Holiness Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji and is well-known for its numerous varieties of bonsai plants. It is a favorite spot for many nature lovers in the city and makes for a […]
Mysore Zoo – Of History and Animals
Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens or more commonly known as Mysore Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world. Established in the year 1892 by the Royals of the Mysore, this Zoological Gardens was formed from a part of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar’s summer palace area. Located within an area of 157-acre (64 hectares), Mysore […]
Madiwala Lake – An Enthralling Attraction in Bangalore
Bangalore was once called the ‘City of Lakes’. With more than 260 lakes, ponds, and marshy wetlands, the moniker fitted the city perfectly. But with time, many water bodies of Bangalore have fallen prey to encroachment. Luckily, Madiwala Lake wasn’t one of them. Located between the NH7 Hosur Road and the Bannerghatta Main Road, this […]
10 Interesting Things to Do in Shimoga
Shimoga isn’t just about being the ‘Gateway of Malnad’. Standing on the banks of the Tunga River, Shimoga abounds with natural beauty and man-made wonders. For a travel enthusiast, Shimoga has many a gem to offer, including sparkling waterfalls, lush green forests, scenic landscapes, lofty mountain peaks, and architectural splendour. If you are planning a […]
Karnataka College Ranking 2017
Rankings of Karnataka colleges published in various magazines in 2017. Please do inform us if you come across rankings published elsewhere. While Mysuru has many good colleges they never seem to feature in the top college ranking list. Karnataka colleges have to do a lot more to stay up in these charts. Multi-Disciplinary Universities by The […]
