Footprints of a legacy
Bheemeswara Temple in Makali, near Nelamangala is one of the ancient temples around Bengaluru. It was constructed by Raja Raja Chola in the 10th century. Except for the pillars, which are adorned with...
View ArticleOf legends and history
Our visit to the Pancha Kshetras or Panchalinga Kshetras of Karnataka happened by chance when we stopped to savour the rising sun at Murudeshwar en route Karwar, where we were vacationing for a week....
View ArticleFor the love of music
A group of friends woven together by the common thread of music travelled from place to place to witness classical music programmes in and around their place. While undertaking such journeys, they...
View ArticleA town steeped in history & heritage
Vijayapur is a place where one can stumble upon nuggets of history, almost at every other corner. With many tombs, forts and palaces dotting its skyline, Vijayapur makes for a perfect architectural...
View ArticleCelebrating Kanaka's life
Kaginele is a quiet hamlet located in Byadgi taluk, about 14 km from Haveri. The renowned saint-poet Kanakadasa spent his last days here, composing some of his famous works. His samadhi and the ancient...
View ArticleMore than a mere hobby
She was just 14 when she first held knitting needles in her hand. That was a gift from a mother to a daughter. But little did this teenage daughter know that these knitting needles would change the...
View Articlemiscellany - The changemakers
Sudhanshu Nath Mishra and Arjun Gandhi certainly believe in the power of full butterfly effect. These two students, barely in their twenties, and currently studying at the prestigious MIT and...
View ArticleUnleashing the power within
Cowkradi Gram Panchayat near Nelyadi on Mangaluru-Bengaluru National Highway (NH 48) in Dakshina Kannada district was in news for wrong reasons about a decade ago when experts identified endosulfan...
View ArticleOde to a Chalukyan monument
Recently restored Someshwara Temple at Lakshmeshwar in Gadag district is known for its unique blend of Chalukyan and Vijayanagar styles of architecture. The main deity here has Shiva sitting on Nandi,...
View ArticleFrom here & there - An innovative way to control pests
Karibasappa M G, a farmer in Malebennur village in Davanagere district, has come up with an eco-friendly way of managing pests. The pomegranate grower has installed solar pest control units in his...
View ArticleMaking 'black gold' shine
Black Gold League, a forum of farmers in Chikkamagaluru district, is striving to strengthen pepper growers through farmer to farmer interaction and exposure to successful methods, writes Poornima...
View ArticleBuilding the basics
A CSR initiative by Biocon is working towards providing basic amenities like sanitation, drinking water and healthcare to the people of Anekal taluk, writes A Varsha RaoHennagara is a village in Anekal...
View ArticleA temple festival to celebrate culture
Bengaluru has always been known for being a cultural hub — be it in the sense of traditional practices or otherwise. And in times where there is no dearth of such activities, it is not a...
View ArticleExploring a lost Jain trail
Was it a prototype of sorts for Shravanabelagola? Was it an important place for nuns? Was the site, linked to various dynasties that ruled the region, deliberately destroyed? The historic site of...
View ArticleWorshipping the serpent god
Nagamandala, the worship of serpent god, is a religious-cum-cultural event popular in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. It is believed that snake is blessed with special powers and is regarded as...
View ArticleTryst with the coast
Exploring the marvels and mysteries of Mirjan Fort near Kumta town in the sprawling 12-acre headland, we discovered several watchtowers, peepholes, secret tunnels, secluded corners and niches. At the...
View ArticleFor the love of plants...
Elaborate collection of plants, mostly exotic, rare or endangered, on a mechanical engineer's terrace makes for a rare juxtaposition of sorts. A house in the Nath Pai Circle of Belagavi city unfolds...
View ArticleKaradantu of Gokak
The moment someone says Gokak, all we can picture is the beautiful waterfalls and karadantu. The beginning of making of the unique sweet karadantu can be traced to Dundappajja Kalaburgi from Gokak, who...
View ArticleReviving dead wells
Small and medium farmers comprise majority of the farming community in northwest Karnataka. About four decades ago, to reduce their dependency on, or to escape from the clutches of the whimsical...
View ArticleSights around Basavakalyan
Basavakalyan, located in Bidar district, is a place of social and historical significance. In olden times, the kings of Western Chalukyas shifted their capital from Manyakheta (present Malkhed in...
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