Architecture

Christmas in Bangalore

Christmas in Bangalore

Poornima Dasharathi 24 December, 2024 History

The history of Christmas celebrations in Bangalore dates back several centuries, tied closely to the city’s colonial past. With the arrival

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The Timeless Art of Mysuru Wooden Inlay

The Timeless Art of Mysuru Wooden Inlay

Poornima Dasharathi 10 September, 2024 History

Explore the rich heritage of Mysuru Wooden Inlay Art, a traditional craft perfected over centuries. Learn about its intricate process, rooted in Mysore's cultural legacy, and experience this beautiful art form on Unhurried’s Mysore Day or Weekend Tours.

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One State, Many Worlds

One State, Many Worlds

Poornima Dasharathi 08 July, 2024 History

Discover Shravanabelagola and Gol Gumbaz, two of Karnataka’s architectural wonders. Learn about Jain and Islamic heritage on day trips and weekend getaways from Bangalore.

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Tryst with the Tiger of Mysore – An Unhurried tour of Srirangapatna & Mysuru

Tryst with the Tiger of Mysore – An Unhurried tour of Srirangapatna & Mysuru

Poornima Dasharathi 03 November, 2023 History

It began with a request from an old online acquaintance, Paul Nixon , for a tour of Srirangapatna & Mysuru. Paul is an expert on British...

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The Story of Hampi

The Story of Hampi

Poornima Dasharathi 31 December, 2022 History

Much has been written about, Hampi – a UNESCO World Heritage City in South India. Parallels are drawn to Angkor Wat in Cambodia or to...

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Shrines of Old City

Shrines of Old City

Poornima Dasharathi 27 October, 2019 History

There is something pleasant about being in Pete in the early part of the day. For one there is no crazy crowd that you see in the...

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Devanahalli – A fort town

Devanahalli – A fort town

Poornima Dasharathi 25 September, 2019 History

Just 40 kilometers from the city, Devanahalli is a city steeped in history. The town is reeking of fort, ruins, temples and Bazaars....

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Kaidala- A hidden treasure

Kaidala- A hidden treasure

Poornima Dasharathi 24 August, 2019 History

During the reign of Hoysala king Narasimha-I, a chieftain named Guli Bachi ruled Kridapura. Guli Bachi seems to have been a secular...

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Legends of Talakad

Legends of Talakad

Poornima Dasharathi 21 August, 2019 History

Talakad, the once flourishing capital of the State[350-1000CE] has a lot of amazing tales surrounding it. Here are a couple of astounding...

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Inspirations from Mirza Ismail

Inspirations from Mirza Ismail

Poornima Dasharathi 31 May, 2019 History

The other day I happened to search archives for a book on Mirza Ismail and I stumbled on one of his works ‘ My Public Life’. What an...

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