Karnataka

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 ...

Music is eternal, music is a best tranquilizer to souls. Music enhances the spirit of both the singer and the listener. Are you feeling low? Are you unable to focus? Do you have trouble understanding yourself? Just listen to some melodious ...

Are you bored of the crowded destinations? It is high time you dig into the coastal belt of Karnataka; a place well suited for peace-lovers. Of course, there are many popular tourist places but avoiding them a bit to explore the ...

India is a land where snakes are considered as gods. It is a popular belief that killing serpents lead to negative effect on their lives. Snakes play a pivotal role in the Indian mythologies. It is a tradition to pray snake ...

The moment we think of Karnataka's cuisines benne dose, idli, uppittu (upma), etc. come to our minds . These are the most common dishes that are a part of our daily routine. When we think of sweets, holige (Pooran Poli), payasa ...

Pre-monsoon showers are one of the best times. A new climatic wave will change the dry and humid atmosphere to a chilled one. It is a bliss to enjoy the first rains of the season, isn't it? Well, the rains will ...

"Groundnuts are fully grown underneath the soil, all the farmers are preparing for the harvest. Meanwhile, they are also worried about a rogue bull which is harming the crops. This time, they have planned to chase it away together. Finally, the ...

"May Talakadu be filled with sand, let Malangi become whirlpool and Mysore Kings shall not have children", a curse by a lady named Allemelamma in the 16th century is said to have made Talakadu, a desert in Karnataka. Practically, it doesn't ...

How do you track the general culture of the people? Forgetting about the caste-based distinctions, one way to recognise the traditions of a particular region is through Janapada (the folk culture), that unites everyone. Janapada Loka translates to the 'Folk World' ...

Resorts and Homestays are a new trend in the recent years. Especially, the resorts in and around city centres are popular getaways for city folks. Who wouldn't love a place where people from all age groups can enjoy together? Here are ...

The moment we get to hear the name Davanagere it is always the image of textile mills that appear first in our minds. Davanagere gets the name with the legend of Chalukyas once halting at this place to quench their thirst ...