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Unveiling Mallapadi: A Journey Through Time - Part 1

2024-05-20T21:00:00.004+05:30

Mallapadi, nestled within the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India, whispers tales of the past echoing with ancient lives and resonates with the pulse of the vibrant present. Unraveling its layers, we embarked on an enthralling journey through pre-history, history and the contemporariness of this intriguing place. While researching on the "Barramahal/Baramahal" (former name of Krishnagiri)

How to get the name transfer done for electrical connection in Bengaluru Bescom without paying any bribe

2023-08-18T09:53:00.004+05:30

The process of getting the name transfer in an electrical connection with Bescom in Bengaluru is pretty simple and straightforward. We recently got it done for our flat and it required just two visits to the Bescom office since there is a heavy load on the server with too many requests to do the name change.Documents required for Name transfer:Documents Required for Name Transfer of BESCOM Meter1

Discover the Top 10 Spectacular Treks Near Bengaluru

2023-07-13T11:13:00.005+05:30

Bengaluru, Karnataka's capital and thriving tech hub is not only renowned for its IT expertise but also for its breathtaking natural beauty. This bustling metropolis is surrounded by numerous charming trekking destinations that provide the ideal escape from the chaos of the city. These top 10 treks near Bengaluru are sure to leave you spellbound, whether you're a seasoned trekker or a nature

Sunrise Trek - Veerabhadradurga Fort

2023-03-25T16:01:00.070+05:30

The Golden DawnVeerabhadradurga Hill Fort Our quest to complete the ‘Baramahal’ or the ‘12 Forts’ took us to our next destination, “Virabhadradurga/Veerabhadradurga”. Our first task was to get the location of this fort since not much information regarding the same was available on net or elsewhere. However a few months ago, while glancing through g-maps, we accidentally came across the

The Trident Fortress - Shoolagiri

2022-11-19T18:26:00.005+05:30

The Trident Hill - ShoolagiriThe trident shaped hill in Shoolagiri on the Bengaluru - Krishnagiri highway can surely not go unnoticed! Shoolagiri / Sulagiri is located mid-way between Bengaluru and Krishnagiri and derives its name from the presence of a hill resembling the shape of a trident or a trishula. This hill fort was always on our list of places to visit, but never materialized due to

Rehmangarh/Kaivara Fort

2022-07-01T11:32:00.003+05:30

Though we were aware of the presence of two mighty forts between Kaiwara and Chintamani, there was always an uncertainty of the sheer existence of

The Lost Chalukyan Town of Ambali, Bellary

2022-06-23T15:51:00.000+05:30

'Ambali', a small village in Hagaribommanahalli taluk of Bellary district that seemed unusually busy with the harvesting of onions, is home to a very beautiful Chalukyan temple dedicated to Lord Kalleswara (Shiva, Ishvara) built during the 10th century. Ambali is located off the Kottur - Hadagali main road, about 10 km from Kottur towards Hadagali. After travelling a

Kurugodu Sri Dodda Basaveshwara Temple and Panchamukhi Veerabhadraswami Temple

2022-06-03T13:06:00.005+05:30

Sri Dodda Basaveshwara Temple, Kurugodu 'Sri Dodda Basaveshwara Temple' of Kurugodu is the most revered of all temples here. One of its kind murti of lord Panchamukhi Veerabhadraswami is found here and is considered to be the most unique. After visiting various temples of Hale Kurugodu, we reached the Dodda Basaveshwara temple around noon. After seeking blessings of the Lord, we were served

Sri Neelakanteshwara Temple, Madhusudana Ashrama, Jammatige, Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

2022-06-01T20:36:00.008+05:30

Last time around, I had the opportunity to explore this small yet very beautiful temple near Sringeri, dedicated to Neelakanteshwara swami. About 2 km from Hariharapura is Jammatige, a small village located on the banks of the river Tunga. Jammatige is home to a very beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Neelakanteshwara, a form of Bhagwan Shiva. This temple was built in 1654 CE as

Nagamalai Fort- A Lesser Known Fort Near Krishnagiri, A Good Weekend Trek From Bengaluru

2021-06-18T22:21:00.003+05:30

The Mighty Hill - Nagamalai Our search for the twelve forts constituting the “Baramahal” or “the twelve Palaces” this time lead us to Nagamangalam, situated in Krishnagiri. We had spotted a hill fort from Jagadevi fort during our visit to that place but we were unable to explore this fort. Finally, this year, on a fine Sunday morning we decided to explore this hill. After having a good

Ramadevara Betta Kote, Fort Ramanagara

2021-02-22T20:29:00.003+05:30

The Fort at Ramadevara Betta is a large one with 7 tiers. Much of the fortification still remains intact and one can get a clear picture of the mighty fort that once stood here. The lower fortification extended up till the river Arkavathi and had enclosed the erstwhile town of Ramagiri. However today, the town has disappeared, with a few mango groves and farms taking its place. The lower

Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Bethuru, Davanagere

2021-02-22T20:14:00.031+05:30

Sri Kalleshwara Swamy Temple, Bethuru Having read about a beautiful Kalleshwara temple probably built by the Cholas in the district of Davanagere, it was always in the back of our minds to visit this interesting temple. There are quite a few temples in this region and Northern Karnataka built by the Cholas in the post Badami Chalukyan era. Earlier this year, we got a chance to visit

Shree Ramagiri Kshetra, Ramadevara Betta, Ramanagara

2020-11-25T11:03:00.000+05:30

Having visited here a few years back, we wished to re-visit this time around with our two young travel partners Adhi and Diya, hoping it would not be too crowded owing to the current COVID situation. But surprisingly, this place was crowded as usual portraying one of the normal days. We were now in two minds whether to continue as per our plan or change the location since the parking itself

Sri Panchalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Bettahalli, Magadi

2020-08-06T12:38:00.001+05:30

"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations", so do the wrong ones too! Many a time leading to unknown beautiful destinations!Information Board We were headed for a trek towards Hulikal near Kuduru in Magadi taluk of Ramanagar district. Little did we know that missing the turn that would take a deviation from Kuduru towards Hulikal would lead us to such a beautiful lesser known

Temples of Karnataka - Part IV

2020-03-20T20:52:00.005+05:30

Continued from our previous post, where we have already documented 150 of Must Visit Lesser Known Temples of Karnataka. 151.Sri Siddeshwara temple, Siddanakolla Taluk : Hungund, Bagalkot Dynasty : Badami Chalukyas in the 7th Century, Kalyani Chalukyas in 11th Century About : This temple complex has many ancient temples built around the valley, with a few cave temples around. Sri

The Mysterious Stone Circle of Bengaluru

2020-02-07T20:57:00.004+05:30

'Bannerghatta' is a very popular tourist spot in Bengaluru. It is one of the most popular biological parks (zoo) in India. Bannerghatta was declared a National park in the year 1974 and is very rich in flora and fauna. One of the lesser-known facts about this place is that it is also one of the earliest settlements around Bengaluru. The many artifacts found here have already made it evident

Sri Hoysaleshwara Temple Thenginghatta

2020-01-13T08:06:00.005+05:30

The grand temple of Lord Hoysaleshwara at Tenginaghatta/Thenginaghatta, built during the reign of the Hoysala kings is today in disarray. Tenginaghatta is a small village located off the Kikkeri – Madapura road in Mandya District. Most of the Hoysala temples were built by their Army General, merchants, and other commoners with very little or no intervention of the Royal family, states S.Shettar

The Legacy of Kirttiraya and his Family - Aruvanahalli

2020-01-05T08:44:00.003+05:30