Did you know the relation between Bangalore and world war I? Yes, Bangalore did a play a major role. Let’s find out how? In fact, 11th November 2018 marks the completion of 100 years since the armistice that ended the First World War. The war was fought for four years from 1914 to 1918. This […]
The Sultan of Mysore – Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan, the son of Hyder, ruled the state of erstwhile mysore. Tipu was known for his innovative use of rocketry in his military tactics.
Foods from Karnataka You Probably Didn’t Even Know About
Karnataka has plenty of seasonal vegetable-based foods Fire Ant chutney is a must try if you like spices If you’re in Mangalore, don’t miss out on the Gadbad ice-cream When it comes to food in Karnataka, idlis and dosas are the most well-known. Other dishes like Bisi bele bath and Neer dosas are also slowly […]
Sodhe Vadiraja Matha – An Abode of A Great Saint
281 km north of Mangalore is a small village by the name of Sodhe. It is also known as Sodha, Sonda and Swadi. This village is special because it is the headquarters of the Sodhe Matha. The Sodhe Matha is part of the Ashta mathas set up by Sri Madhvacharya. This Matha was established by […]
Durga Puja Pandals in Bangalore – It’s Time to Pandal Hop
Durga Puja Pandals will be open from October 14th to October 19th, 2018 Entry is free Artisans from Bengal have come to Bangalore especially to make the idols for these pandals Bangalore is home to many Bengalis and as Dusshera approaches, a number of Durga Puja pandals are beginning to appear around the city. Read […]
Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar – A King Who Believed In Change
The ascension of Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar, also known as Devaraja Wodeyar II, to the throne of Mysore, marked a turning point in the history of South India. On one hand, the kingdoms of Vijayanagara and Bijapur were losing hold over their territory and on the other Mysore was independent and asserting itself as Vijayanagara’s political […]
The Life and Reign of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IV
Chamaraja Wodeyar IV was the first independent ruler of Mysore to have any political significance. He ruled for a short period of 4 years. Maharaja Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar IV– Quick Facts 7th Maharaja of the Mysore Kingdom Period of reign- 1572 – 1576 Preceded by Timmaraja Wodeyar II Succeeded by Chamaraja Wodeyar V Chamaraja Wodeyar […]
2018 Mysore Dasara Tour Packages -Top 6 Tours
Take a special Mysore Dasara tour package and enjoy the festivity. From cycle tours to helicopters tours there is every kind of Mysore Dasara tour packages.
Kaveri Tours – 8 Places to See Along the Kaveri River
Do fancy Kaveri tours? If yes, this article is for you. Read on. In the early days, cities were designed around rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources. The river Kaveri or Cauvery as it is also spelled and its tributaries originate in the Western Ghats and flow across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for about 765km. […]
Sri. M Visvesvaraya Dam – A 101 Year-Old Dam
Sir MV is considered the “Father of Modern Mysore State”. As the Diwan of Mysore, he built a number of dams including the MV dam in Melinajuganahalli. It once was a beautiful sight but today is a dirty, foul-smelling spot. Riversides, lakes, and dams have always been popular picnic places. Their picturesque beauty gives respite […]
