Karnataka

Each custom has a legend behind its creation. It is these age-old customs that give a break to our monotonous life. Usually, no festivals are celebrated in the month of Ashada according to Hindu Calender. It is the last day of ...

At a distance of an approximate 2km from the Virupaksha temple, inside a cave; on top of the hill is the amazing Yantrodharaka Hanuman temple which is about 500 years old. This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and the idol ...

Bengaluru city has a lot of areas, junctions and blocks; every place has a story to tell and every destination has its presence in the hearts of residents. We, at Native Planet want to take our readers on a tour of ...

Mangalore is one the beautiful port cities in Karnataka. The city which extends along the shores of the Arabian Sea is not just a tourist place but also a pilgrim centre. Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple in Mangalore is a famous one. Located ...

Located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river, this temple is a major attraction at Hampi. As you enter the city, the magnificent tower of the temple would capture your heart for sure; this is a must visit site for everyone ...

Bird watching at a heritage site. Not a bad idea! Well, let us travel to Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary in Haveri to see the grandeur of our National Bird! Once a chieftain named Bankeyarasa ruled this region and hence it got the ...

Namma Bengaluru is a hot favourite for its super cool climate. That too monsoon is a magical time in the city. Isn't it a sin to sit inside during an awesome season? That is why we are listing the top trekking ...

Among the two sons of Shiva and Parvathi, Shanmukha is worshipped in different forms. Shanmukha is seen as a great warrior in the Hindu mythology and is known by various names. He is called as Subrahmanya by the Kannadigas and for ...

Monsoon not only pumps in all the life into plants and trees but also fills up the dried-up water bodies. It is the season to enjoy rivers, lakes, ponds and waterfalls. You will see brimmed rivers gushing through the lands and ...

As the rainwater touches the earth, every nook and corner fill up with a new charm. Yes! It is the magical monsoon; it feels that our goddess nature is all set to shine like a bride. The rivers and lakes become ...

Garuda, a mythical humanoid eagle, has a sacred place in Hindu religion. Among the trinities (Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara), Garuda is respected as the mount or vehicle of Lord Vishnu. However, it is very rare to find temples which are only ...

We either take up Sanskrit as a first language or third language in schools and colleges in India. Apart from that we only hear it in ancient shloka. It is sad to see that such an old language has lost it's ...