Ramalingeshwara Group of Temples in Avani Near Kolar
South India is full of beautiful temples with stunning architecture all around. The Ramalingeshwara Group of Temples in Avani, Kolar is one of them that is a must visit. Avani is a small town...
Tale Of Two Bahubali Gomateshwara Statues At Karkala & Venur
Bahubali is a revered figure in Jainism. In Karnataka, Bahubali dominates the region with tall monolithic figures on hill tops. They look majestic with creepers growing on them.
Moodbidri – Exquisitely Carved Ancient Jain Temples Of Karnataka
Moodbidri is an ancient Jain temple town located just about 35 km from the coastal town of Mangalore in Karnataka. We all know about the giant Bahubali statue at Shravabelagola but what you may...
Discovering A Poet At Bendre Bhavan, Dharwad
I have lived in Karnataka for a long time. I can understand Kannada a bit, but not to the extent to be able to appreciate literature and poetry. So I had no clue about...
Journey Of An Iconic Indian Sweet – Dharwad Pedha
After its legendary musicians, Dharwad is best known for its Dharwad Pedha. I remember when I first tasted it in Bangalore about 10-12 years ago. My first reaction was – this is Mathura Pedha....
Meeting Mallikarjun Mansur The Great Musician In Dharwad
Well, I know Mallikarjun Mansur is no more and one cannot meet him in person. Thankfully he has chosen to lie in the garden of the house he lived in, right by the side...
Chandravathi – Adventure Girl From Karnataka
We got ready for the day to be spent with the waters of the Arabian Sea. The adventure team of Sai Vishram Beach Resort was prepared to handhold us for various experiences. They took...
Ancient Chalukyan Temples Of Hubli – Heritage Monuments
Hubli-Dharwad always meant the seat of Carnatic music to me, for being the native place of many doyens of Indian Classical music. I went to explore the same legacy. But I also ended up...
In Search Of Dr Gangubai Hangal In Hubli Dharwad
To me, going to Hubli-Dharwad meant looking for the places associated with music legend Dr. Gangubai Hangal. A little after she passed away I read a newspaper report saying that her house in Dharwad...
Charaka – Weaving Tradition With Modernity
Visiting a traditional weaving center in most places in India leaves you with mixed emotions. You realize the amount of hard work that goes in producing a simple piece of cloth. You see that...
