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From Temple to Loom: The Influence of Lepakshi Murals on Dharmavaram Sarees

The 16th century Lepakshi temple murals are an inspiration for today's Dharmavaram Silk Sarees

Vidya Neel

Oct 45 min read

travel

Unhurried Heritage Walks: A Journey Through Bangalore’s Historical Treasures

Bangalore, known for its rapid modern growth, hides an enchanting past beneath its bustling streets. The city is rich with history,...

Sep 102 min read

The Timeless Art of Mysuru Wooden Inlay

(PC: Vidya Neel) If you stepped into a Mysuru home in the 1980s or 90s, you would likely be greeted by stunning rural scenes crafted in...

Aug 282 min read

The Nandis of Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills is a popular weekend getaway from Bengaluru. Whether it's on cycles, motorcycles or cars, one will eventually find more...

From Tryst to Triumph: Reflections on India's 77-Year Journey of Progress and Vision

Aug 152 min read

From Tryst to Triumph: Reflections on India's 77-Year Journey of Progress and Vision

As we celebrate 77 years of independence, a journey that began with Pandit Nehru's iconic 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, it is natural to...

Aug 82 min read

The Olympics of Vijayanagara

The Parisian Olympics reminds one of the 9 day Mahanavami festival's pomp, pagentry & sport held in Hampi

Jul 82 min read

One State, Many Worlds

Karnataka's tourism tagline - One State, Many Worlds - holds true in many ways.

Nov 3, 20234 min read

Tryst with the Tiger of Mysore – An Unhurried tour of Srirangapatna & Mysuru

It began with a request from an old online acquaintance, Paul Nixon , for a tour of Srirangapatna & Mysuru. Paul is an expert on British...

Apr 21, 20234 min read

The South Indian Coffee Story

Growing up in a South Indian family, I took to coffee like a fish takes to water. I never realized back then that India is perceived as a...

Dec 31, 20225 min read

The Story of Hampi

Much has been written about, Hampi – a UNESCO World Heritage City in South India. Parallels are drawn to Angkor Wat in Cambodia or to...

Nov 24, 20203 min read

Hidden Treasures of Nallur

It is easy to skip Nallur. There are no yellow tourism boards here or signages to tout its antiquity. But ancient it is, for there is an...

May 8, 20201 min read

bengaluru

My City

She may be loud and noisy Sometimes black as soot But she’s lovely, my city, colorful Bengaluru In summer, she goes red, Gulmohar,we call...

Jan 24, 20203 min read

bengaluru

Lalbagh says it with flowers

On the eve of 157th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda Lalbagh paid a handsome tribute to the saint by organizing a flower show...

Oct 27, 20194 min read

Shrines of Old City

There is something pleasant about being in Pete in the early part of the day. For one there is no crazy crowd that you see in the...

Oct 22, 20191 min read

bengaluru

A delightful food walk in Thindi Beedi

VV Puram, a locality named after Sri M Visvesvaraya turned 100 last year. Located near the Sajjan Rao circle in Basavangudi the area is...

Sep 25, 20194 min read

Devanahalli – A fort town

Just 40 kilometers from the city, Devanahalli is a city steeped in history. The town is reeking of fort, ruins, temples and Bazaars....

Aug 24, 20192 min read

Kaidala- A hidden treasure

During the reign of Hoysala king Narasimha-I, a chieftain named Guli Bachi ruled Kridapura. Guli Bachi seems to have been a secular...

Aug 21, 20193 min read

Legends of Talakad

Talakad, the once flourishing capital of the State[350-1000CE] has a lot of amazing tales surrounding it. Here are a couple of astounding...

A Glimpse in to Three Generations of Modern Sculptures

Jul 20, 20193 min read

art

A Glimpse in to Three Generations of Modern Sculptures

The Itihasa exhibition at NGMA, Bangalore was a revelation. It showcased the work of 22 sculptures who were the first group of modernists...