Chittara: The only Indigenous Mural Folk Art of Karnataka
Given India’s vast diversity, it is no surprise that it is home to several native art forms, cultures and traditions. Chittara from the southern state of Karnataka is one such…
Preserving the Legacy of Handlooms: Bagal Bandhugalu Initiative by Kadike Trust
The enthusiasm and fervour among a group of about 9 women and 3 men is unmissable as they gather around the large Renje aka Bagal/Bakula tree (bullet wood tree) in…
Photoessay: Captures from an Art Deco Walk in Malleshwaram, Bangalore
Think Art Deco and it is not uncommon to think of iconic buildings like the Chrysler Building in New York, Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles and the Chicago Board…
Kokkrebellur Nature Interpretation Centre near Maddur, Karnataka
Kokkrebellur is a familiar name for anyone who is a regular on the Bangalore-Mysore highway. The village gets its name from the painted storks and spot-billed pelicans that have been…
Badanavalu Khadi Gramodhyoga Kendra, Nanjangud: Preserving the Legacy of Khadi Spinning and Weaving
Located in the seemingly non-descript village of Badanavalu just about 30 km from Mysore in the southern state of Karnataka, is the historic Badanavalu Khadi Gramodhyoga Kendra aka Badanavalu Khadi…
Payana Car Museum: A Journey Across Automotive Heritage
As you drive closer to the temple town of Srirangapatna while cruising along National Highway 275, also known as the Bengaluru Mysuru expressway, a huge building sporting a façade which…
Six Offbeat Things to do in Udupi, Karnataka
There is little doubt that the temple town of Udupi is one of the most visited places in the southern state of Karnataka. Situated in coastal Karnataka about 425 km…
Panchalingeshwara temple: Historical temple in Begur
It is the end of the holy month of Karthik and as mentioned in my previous post, it is a period when it is considered highly auspicious to pay obeisance…
Commemorating the Majesty of the Royal Dasara – Exhibition at IIWC, Bangalore
It is that time of the year when the fervour of Dasara is upon us and there is celebration all around. From museum visits and gollu hopping to Navratri feasting…
The Allure of the Udupi Mallige (Udupi Jasmine)
It is close to 9.30 am on a sultry Sunday morning and the roads of Shankerpura (also spelt Shankarpura), known for its famous mallige (jasmine) bear a deserted look. I…