Photoessay: Southadka Shri Mahaganapathi Temple, Kokkada
Located about 3 km from the village of Kokkada in Belthangady Taluk is a special temple of Lord Ganesha, the Southadka Shri Mahaganapathi Temple. Yet another temple dedicated to the…
Photo essay: Bengaluru flower market, K R Market
As mentioned in my previous posts, visiting flower markets in any city is my favourite and always on my ‘to do’ list. Last month, I decided to visit the flower…
The basket makers of Bangalore: weaving a livelihood through generations
For those of you well versed with Bangalore and its famous K R road, the sight of a several basket makers and their humble ‘stores’ a little off the pavement…
Sri Dharmaraya Swamy Temple: a historical landmark of Bengaluru
It is a well-known fact that when the city of Bengaluru aka Bangalore aka Bendhakaluru was formed, there were four towers or “Kempegowda gopuras” that were designated as the outer…
Togalu Gombeyata: traditional form of puppetry – of art, drama and song
“When we perform in an all women squad, I always essay the role of ‘Bhima'” said Gouramma an established leather puppet artist from a remote village in Ramnagar in Karnataka.…
Photo essay: Ramalingeshwara group of temples, Avani
As mentioned in several of my earlier posts, India is a treasure trove of magnificent temples and ancient monuments. There are several such ‘hidden gems‘ in the form of beautiful,…
Multifaceted Mosale: a perfect weekend getaway from Bengaluru
With hectic lifestyles within claustrophobic cities becoming the order of the day, a getaway from the concrete urban jungle is always a welcome change. There is something about being close…
Charismatic Coorg: of Cauvery, coffee and culture
Picture this: lush greenery, meandering roads lined with the prettiest of flowers, unending carpets of coffee and verdant hills playing peek-a-boo with fleeting clouds. Sounds like paradise on earth? Well,…
Manjushree Heritage Packaging Museum, Bangalore: a trip in nostalgia
Imagine a place where you can trace the design journey of the legendary coke bottle or view one of the earliest advertisements of the iconic 1903 built Taj Mahal Hotel…
Mekkikattu Nandikeshwara Temple: worshipping the holy bull
Located about 20 kilometers from Kundapur and just about 8 km from the temple town of Barkur is a rare temple, the Nandikeshwara temple of Mekekattu . Legend has it…