Karnataka

"Ellu bella thindu olle mathaadi" is the Kannada saying which will be making rounds on the day of Makara Sankranthi in Karnataka. 'Ellu' means sesame seeds and 'bella' means jaggery; the saying means 'eat the mixture of sesame and jaggery and ...

Hampi Utsav is celebrated to remember the age of Vijayanagara Empire. It is organised every year by the Government of Karnataka. Hampi Utsav is one of the grand cultural festivals in Karnataka. This festival not only entertains but also gives a platform ...

Mysore was the capital of the Wodeyar Kingdom for a long time. There are so many unknown facts about Mysore which is quite surprising to know. Mysore is the second fastest growing city in Karnataka after Bangalore. Once, a capital of ...

The 'Land of Coffee' Chikmagalur is full of mountain ranges, forests, rivers and hills. It is a paradise for nature lovers and tourists. The Western Ghats here offers a lot for travellers and hence there are many weekend getaways in and ...

Bangalore city has people of different ethnic and religious identities. We do find many Christians in the several parts of the city. It was also one of the prominent summer retreats during the colonial era. As a result of that, some ...

Sahasralinga is a pilgrimage site located near Sirsi(18km) in North Karnataka. The place is unique because the lingas are situated on the rocks of the river Shalmala. Sahasra translates to 'thousand', meaning thousand lingas were carved on the rocks. Linga is ...

Lord Narasimha is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu; he has a lion head and a human body. In the Indian mythology, Lord Narasimha comes out of a pillar and rescues Prahallad, from his father Hiranyakashipu (demon). There are various temples dedicated ...

The silicon city Bangalore is a globally recognised city. It is mainly known for the IT hub, people know the city for the job opportunities it offers. People need to know a lot about this place, there are many things to ...

December is the peak of winter and the coldest month of the year in most parts of India. A travel to these places of South India in a chilly weather is more exciting in December. A pleasant atmosphere is necessary for a ...

Gol Gumbaz is a tomb of Adil Shah in Bijapur, Karnataka. Its circular dome is said to be the second largest in the world after St.Peter's Basilica in Rome. A specialty is that, the central dome stands without any pillar support. ...

Bollywood movies have a worldwide market and they're usually shot in a large scale budget. Most often the shooting locations become famous through these movies. It is not only the foreign locations but also many South Indian tourist spots that have gained popularity ...

Homestays are a new trend these days; they give a homely feeling, far from home. People love to go for homestays than hotels, lodges or resorts. Ochre Moon Holidays have created one such beautiful homestay called Pushpanjali. Pushpanjali is a vintage ...