Kinnal craft: a heritage of wooden toys near Hampi
It is the time of the year when festivities have begun and there are celebratory vibes all around. Markets abound in colour and cheer. It is also a time when…
Healthy and wholesome: nuances of North Karnataka cuisine
Known as Uttara Karnataka, the northern region of Karnataka is quite distinct from the rest of the state. Spread close to 90,000 sq km, this part of the state is…
Corporation Bank Heritage Museum (Coin Museum) – Udupi: a numismatists’ delight
Did you know that when all digits on the serial number of a currency note are the same (like ‘555555’ or ‘777777’) it is a type of fancy note? Or…
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…
Ageless beauties galore: Manjusha car museum, Dharmastala
Reaching Dharmasthala just as the temple gates closed for the afternoon break was a tad disappointing. Given the fact that it was a long weekend, the highways were crowded and…