Significance of Sri Chakra
Sri Yantra, also known as Sri Chakra, is a complex sacred geometry used for worship, devotion and meditation. Yantra means 'instrument' or 'machine' in Sanskrit. This sacred symbol is in use for...
View ArticlePutting a noxious weed to use
Lantana has the notoriety as a noxious, invasive, rather aggressive weed which chokes useful plants and is capable of even ensnaring wild beasts to death. It is, therefore, doubly rewarding if such a...
View ArticleHidden gems on the way...
Every year, knowingly or unknowingly, I stumble upon a little treasure in my own backyard and am surprised by what I find. Very often it is serendipity that leads me towards an interesting discovery. I...
View ArticleRage of a legendary raja
The kingdom of Kodugu is synonymous with stories of anger and violence of its rulers. C P Belliappa takes us through the legends surrounding the kingdom...One of the notable edifices in Madikeri is the...
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River Hemavathi, which is regarded as the lifeline of Hassan and Mandya districts, has made its environs beautiful in many places. Hemagiri, located in Krishnarajapete taluk of the Mandya district, is...
View ArticleAn e-dawn for farmers
A novel technology-aided crop protection programme helps farmers in Raichur combat pests and diseases. M A Siraj reveals the secret behind the healthy produce in Raichur.Information Technology (IT) is...
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Tribute to a rare actorHandiganoor Siddaramappa was well-known in his village as a drama artiste. He first joined Shri Krishna Drama Company, the first ever drama company in North Karnataka, to hone...
View ArticleAmbalpady: Abode of gods
There are many stories and legends in Hindu mythology about the divine intervention of gods and goddesses who descend to earth to destroy evil and protect mankind. Several places where such incidents...
View ArticleThe Tigalas of Bendakaluru
Tigalas, known for their green fingers, helped Hyder Ali fashion Lal Bagh. Today, they run nurseries, saplings from where green many homes in the City. Nirmala Govindarajan traces the community's...
View ArticleForgotten flavours
Navayath cuisine A small community from North Karnataka, Navayaths are particular about their meals. Aftab Husain Kola gives us a glimpse of the community's sumptuous culinary traditionsBeing a food...
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Go the organic wayThis farmer has achieved an 'organic' growth in the true sense of the word. Doreswamy, a young agriculturist of Shankaragowdanakoppalu in Husur taluk of Mysore district, has realised...
View ArticleYellapur's best kept secret
Biking Expedition Uttara Kannada is a land rich in lush green forests and beautiful ravines. B V Prakash goes on a mission to reveal the district's best kept secret in Yellapur, a place which is home...
View ArticleRemembering Thyagaraja
The Pete Beedi of Srirangapattana in Mandya district is a nondescript locality. But this dusty, narrow road and the area surrounding it come alive every year when Sri Kodandarama Temple becomes the...
View ArticleTreading the sustainable path
Farming Syed Ghani Khan's farm stands unique with a verdant tapestry of 700 paddy varieties and 120 types of mango. This distinct ecosystem is the result of a farmer's constant effort with constructive...
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Summer palaces of GulbargaGulbarga is known for its extreme weather. Both summer and winter are quite harsh. But residents of eight palatial houses in the prestigious Aiwan-e-Shahi area, the...
View ArticleWhere falling forts whisper history...
Forts speak history. No wonder, they have always fascinated historians, research scholars, archaeologists, conservationists and tourists alike. The undivided district of Gulbarga, including Yadgir,...
View ArticleA life in wilderness
Elephant menace has made life miserable for the tribal communities residing on the periphery of Nagarahole National Park. Their relocation plans have also hit a dead-end due to the apathetic attitude...
View ArticleThe legend of Yana rocks
Yana, a picturesque village in North Karnataka, is home to some beautiful rock formations. Bindu Gopal Rao traces the legends associated with these monoliths.The 1997 Kannada movie Nammoora Mandara...
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Seeking solace in a temple townIt was once the fort protecting the local chieftain from his enemies. The remaining fort walls and stones are remnants of a once strong fort, which were bulwark against...
View ArticleScintillating poetry in stone
One of the few remaining temples of the Hoysala era, the Chennakesava Temple in Somanathapura is a fine example of grandeur and beauty of Indian architecture.Chitra Ramaswamy delves into the history of...
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