Rice Museum, Shivalli, Karnataka – of seeds, strains and sustainability
On the occasion of World Museum Day today, here is a look at yet another unusual museum in Karnataka. Read on to find out more… Lush green farms on either…
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On the occasion of World Museum Day today, here is a look at yet another unusual museum in Karnataka. Read on to find out more… Lush green farms on either…
Carved stone panels, statues, idols and stone slabs in varying stages of finishing…..all lining the pavements, house fronts, backyards and basically any empty space. Well, this is Shivarapatna for you.…
While Bangalore today is known for its IT parks, start ups, pubs and malls, it is also a city of gardens, parks and lakes. Although rampant urbanization has resulted in…
Located about 140 km from Bangalore and 45 km from Mysore, Talakad (also called Talakadu) is a popular tourist and pilgrimage center. A historic site associated with a rather interesting…
Karnataka is home to several ancient and Hoysala temples that are well known for their architectural splendour and ornate sculptures. But the very mention of Hoysala temples conjures images of…
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,…
Given India’s rich cultural history and diverse religious beliefs, temples have always been an integral part of our ethos and culture. Exquisite temples that are an epitome of grandeur have…
Driving between Bengaluru and Mysuru, travellers whiz past a sign pointing to Ramanagara barely even noticing it. It’s a tiny town that few visit, but what looks like a forgotten…
If there is one place that showcases the folk and rural culture of Karnataka in its entirety, it is the Janapada Loka folk art museum in Ramnagar. At a distance…
India, also referred to many a time, as the country of temples has scores of enthralling temples, many of which are over 1000 years old. It is indeed amazing that…