Some of the villages in Karnataka are the most picturesque. Varanga in the Udupi district is one such village. The place is best known for its Jain temples. The most prominent amongst them include the Kere Basadi and the Neminath Basadi. The temples make it a prominent stop on the Jain pilgrim circuit. Read: Top […]
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9 Exciting Weekend Getaways From Bangalore
Looking for some Awesome weekend getaways from Bangalore? Here is a list of 9 places nearby Bangalore under 600 kilometers. While holidays may have been on the back burner for a while now, a few long weekends are coming up for which you could plan a few quick getaways. Karnataka has a number of weekend […]
The Tuluveshwara Temple, Basrur – A Historical Temple Overtaken By Nature
Suggestive of the presence of the Tuluva tribes in Basrur, Udupi the Tuluveshwara Temple is a natural wonder. Today, the temple stands in ruins but what makes it special is how the lingam in the temple seems to be protected by the roots of the trees growing around it. Quick Facts About Shri Tuluveshwara Temple, […]
Ganesha Chaturthi- Celebrate Lord Ganesha
Ganesha Chaturthi is considered as a very auspicious festival amongst the Hindus. This festival celebrates the Lord Ganesha bestowed to the Ganas
Srikanteshwara Temple In Nanjangud, Mysore – An Architectural Journey Through Time
The Srikanteshwara Temple In Nanjangud isn’t just a Hindu pilgrimage destination, it’s equally revered for its architecture and Saiva sculptures. The temple is located in Nanjangud, a city also known as the Varanasi of the south. The temple, also known as Nanjundeshwara Temple, is spread out over a large area and is built in a […]
Sri Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, Bangalore – A Temple For Pandavas
Located in the heart of Karnataka, Bangalore, the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple (Dharmarayaswamy Temple) gives the hustling city a touch of vintage. The temple is one of the oldest and most well-known temples in Bengaluru. Dedicated to the Pandavas, from the epic Mahabharata, the temple is the only temple in India that has been built to […]
Bheemalingeswara Temple, Kaiwara – A Temple Built By Pandavas
Bheemalingeswara Temple is located in Kaivara, a small town in the Chikballapur district of Karnataka. This was built by Bheema, one of the Pandava brothers.
Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodabidri
The Thousand Pillars Temple is a Jain temple in Moodbidri that is located in the Dakshina Kannada district. Moddbidri or Moodabidri has 18 Jain temples. The most famous among them is the Thousand Pillars temple.
The Sultan of Mysore – Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan was the son of Hyder Ali, who established the Mysore Sultanate. The two ruled over the Mysore region and offered stiff resistance to British expansion during their lifetime. Interesting Facts About Tipu Sultan Mandyam Iyengars Massacre Around 1,500 members of Mandyam Iyengars community members were allegedly killed by the Tipu’s army. It is […]
Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore
Chamundi Hills is located 13 kilometres east of Mysore. The hill is crowned by a temple known as the Chamundeshwari Temple. The hills and the temple above it are named after the Goddess Chamundeshwari. These lush green hills offer a spectacular trekking experience, scenic beauty and a chance to visit the Chamundi Temple. Quick Facts […]