Karnataka

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 ...

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 ...