Kempegowda was the chieftain of the Vijayanagar empire and the founder of Bangalore. Here are some interesting faqs regarding the ancestry, family, Jayanthi and contribution of Kempe Gowda I, the able and people-friendly ruler. 1) Who are the ancestors of Kempegowda? 2) Who is the son of Kempegowda? Literary sources reveal that Kempe Gowda’s son […]
Kempe Gowda I: The Able And People-Friendly Ruler
Kempe Gowda I, revered as Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda I, was the founder of Bangalore. He was a chieftain of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire. As the scion of the Morasu Gowda lineage, he was an able and just ruler. History of Kempe Gowda I As per history, Kempe Gowda I belonged to the Morasu Vokkaliga community. […]
Groundnut Festival Bangalore
Kadalekai Parishe, the annual groundnut fair, is held on the last Monday of Karthika Masa (a month in Hindu calendar) near Dodda Ganesha temple, near the Bull Temple at Basavanagudi in Bangalore. The fair starts from the previous day with people thronging to the stalls selling a variety of groundnuts. The day is a full […]
Kempe Gowda
Kempe Gowda was the founder of Bangalore, which he designed in 1537. He built the four towers to mark the outermost boundaries of Bangalore, today, the city has grown in leaps and bounds, and they stand prominently in the heart of the city. He built more than 100 lakes and many markets in and around […]