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Unhurried Heritage Walks: A Journey Through Bangalore’s Historical Treasures
Bangalore, known for its rapid modern growth, hides an enchanting past beneath its bustling streets. The city is rich with history,...
Vidya Neel
Oct 4, 20245 min read
The Timeless Art of Mysuru Wooden Inlay
(PC: Vidya Neel) If you stepped into a Mysuru home in the 1980s or 90s, you would likely be greeted by stunning rural scenes crafted in...
Poornima Dasharathi
Sep 10, 20242 min read
The Nandis of Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills is a popular weekend getaway from Bengaluru. Whether it's on cycles, motorcycles or cars, one will eventually find more...
Poornima Dasharathi
Aug 28, 20242 min read
The Olympics of Vijayanagara
The Parisian Olympics reminds one of the 9 day Mahanavami festival's pomp, pagentry & sport held in Hampi
Poornima Dasharathi
Aug 8, 20242 min read
One State, Many Worlds
Karnataka's tourism tagline - One State, Many Worlds - holds true in many ways.
Poornima Dasharathi
Jul 8, 20242 min read
The South Indian Coffee Story
Growing up in a South Indian family, I took to coffee like a fish takes to water. I never realized back then that India is perceived as a...
Poornima Dasharathi
Apr 21, 20234 min read
The Story of Hampi
Much has been written about, Hampi – a UNESCO World Heritage City in South India. Parallels are drawn to Angkor Wat in Cambodia or to...
Poornima Dasharathi
Dec 31, 20225 min read
Shrines of Old City
There is something pleasant about being in Pete in the early part of the day. For one there is no crazy crowd that you see in the...
Usha Hariprasad
Oct 27, 20194 min read
A delightful food walk in Thindi Beedi
VV Puram, a locality named after Sri M Visvesvaraya turned 100 last year. Located near the Sajjan Rao circle in Basavangudi the area is...
Usha Hariprasad
Oct 22, 20191 min read
Devanahalli – A fort town
Just 40 kilometers from the city, Devanahalli is a city steeped in history. The town is reeking of fort, ruins, temples and Bazaars....
Usha Hariprasad
Sep 25, 20194 min read
Kaidala- A hidden treasure
During the reign of Hoysala king Narasimha-I, a chieftain named Guli Bachi ruled Kridapura. Guli Bachi seems to have been a secular...
Usha Hariprasad
Aug 24, 20192 min read
Legends of Talakad
Talakad, the once flourishing capital of the State[350-1000CE] has a lot of amazing tales surrounding it. Here are a couple of astounding...
Usha Hariprasad
Aug 21, 20193 min read
Vijayanagara through the eyes of Abdur Razzaq
Abdur Razzaq was an ambassador sent to India by the Sultan of Persia- Shah Rukh. His narratives are rich and colorful and gives a...
Usha Hariprasad
Dec 10, 20183 min read
Ganesha in Pete
The streets of the Pete wears a festive look. Colourful pandals are seen in the narrow lanes of Cubbonpete, Chikpete, RT street etc. and...
Usha Hariprasad
Sep 14, 20182 min read
208th Flower show at Lalbagh
This year on the eve of Independence day celebrations, Lalbagh’s floral displays is paying tribute to Indian Armed forces and the...
Usha Hariprasad
Aug 6, 20181 min read
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