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Ramayana comes alive hereKoppal district was created in 1997. This district was the 'Kishkinda' of Ramayana age. Shabari vana where Shabari waited for Lord Rama, Pampa Sarovar, Vali Khilla, Vali...
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Originally called Hunasenahalli, Chintalapalli is at the farthest end of Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapur district, barely four to five kilometres away from the Andhra Pradesh border. Its stamp of...
View ArticleShikar tales of Tumkur
Hunting has been a sport of amusement since the beginning of time. Ameen Ahmed details out how hunting in the 19th century in Devarayanadurga was a colonial privilege.In the aftermath of a victory on...
View ArticleReaching out to pachyderms
As one balances himself on a crowded boat, the two minute ride to the Dubare Elephant Camp appears dramatic with the Cauvery river in full spate and giant trees looming in the distance. The forest...
View ArticleA life full of love and care
When a young Sister Joan D'Souza lost her favourite aunt to cancer, her resolve was set. She wanted to help those suffering with cancer, she wanted to warn others around her about the disease. Since...
View ArticleSea, sand and sunshine
For those of us who wish to escape the maddening city life and spend a couple of days just relaxing and rejuvenating, Karwar is an ideal place. Even Rabindranath Tagore was highly impressed by the...
View ArticleRising out of the waters
From what I had read about the submerged church in Shettihalli, my interest was piqued - a church that went underwater when the monsoons hit the Gorur Dam, only to re-emerge in all its Gothic glory...
View ArticleCherishing a Tulu legend
There may be very few people from coastal Karnataka who wouldn't have heard about Koti-Chennayya, the legendary twin heroes, who lived in the district of Dakshina Kannada about 450 years ago (said to...
View ArticleA Chalukyan legacy
Bijapur is world-famous for its Adilshahi monuments. The remote villages of Bijapur has many ancient Hindu monuments which are not yet exposed to the travellers. Ruled by many Hindu rulers like Kalyani...
View ArticleA valiant warrior goddess
Amongst all the female deities enumerated in Hindu texts, perhaps no other goddess occupies a position as impressive and formidable as that of Durga. Texts like Durga Mahatmya, Durga Saptasati, Kalika...
View ArticleGuardian of the voiceless
When someone tells you that he or she is an animal activist, the story most of the time, is about cats and dogs. Those furry feline creatures or cute dogs with melting eyes and wagging tails. But what...
View ArticleJain heritage at Kanakagiri
Nestled amidst green pastures and sandalwood trees, sitting atop the Kanakagiri Hill is an ancient Jain temple. The temple, dedicated to Bhagwan Parshwanatha was built by the kings of the Ganga Dynasty...
View ArticleLiteracy in parks, museums
Thanks to outdated beliefs, the right of education is stolen from many under-privileged kids. Bal Utsav, an NGO, is working tirelessly to ensure that education reaches every little one, says Sneha...
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Remembering 'Swamiyavaru'In the village Muddenahalli, most of old- timers, simply remember Visvesvaraya as Swamiyavaru. The villagers are proud of Swamiyavaru and his parents who lived in their village...
View ArticleTrekking alongside clouds
If you are looking for a getaway that takes you through green hills, misty clouds and silent paths, Tadiyandamol is for you, says Maya B.Imagine walking through the clouds, running your fingers across...
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A Buddhist meditation centreThubten Lekshey Ling is a Buddhist meditation centre located in Bangalore, where many like-minded followers come to practice and learn the spiritual ways of Tibetan...
View ArticleWhere Krishna's flute beckons
The 1,800 year old Sri Santana Venugopalaswamy Temple at Hemmaragala village, also known as Dakshina Govardhana Kshetra and Kaundinya Govardhana Kshetra, enjoys a rich traditional history. It is...
View ArticleDiscovering nature's wisdom
While many people from villages dream of coming to metros for employment, Anitha Pailoor discovers how a family in Ranebennur is self-sustained and satisfied with their unconventional, rustic lives.The...
View ArticleA home of ignored treasures
Most tourists who visit Badami in Bagalkot district visit the Badami Cave temples, Banashankari Temple, Aihole, Pattadakal and Mahakoota, but they miss the beautiful Archaeological Survey of India...
View ArticleRising against all odds
Overcoming a disability can be a challenge to anyone, especially if it is the disability of vision. Snehadeep, an NGO established by three like-minded people - Paul Muddha, K G Mohan and Shriman...
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