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The Olympics of Vijayanagara

The Olympics of Vijayanagara

Poornima Dasharathi 08 August, 2024 History

Explore the Mahanavami festival in Hampi, a celebration of sports and arts during the Vijayanagara reign. Perfect for history enthusiasts planning day trips from Bangalore. Discover royal wrestling, archery, and more.

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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 South Indian Coffee Story

The South Indian Coffee Story

Poornima Dasharathi 21 April, 2023 History

Growing up in a South Indian family, I took to coffee like a fish takes to water. I never realized back then that India is perceived as a...

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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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Hidden Treasures of Nallur

Hidden Treasures of Nallur

Poornima Dasharathi 24 November, 2020 History

It is easy to skip Nallur. There are no yellow tourism boards here or signages to tout its antiquity. But ancient it is, for there is an...

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My City

My City

Poornima Dasharathi 08 May, 2020 History

She may be loud and noisy Sometimes black as soot But she’s lovely, my city, colorful Bengaluru In summer, she goes red, Gulmohar,we call...

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Lalbagh says it with flowers

Lalbagh says it with flowers

Poornima Dasharathi 24 January, 2020 History

On the eve of 157th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda Lalbagh paid a handsome tribute to the saint by organizing a flower show...

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A Tree Walk through NGMA

A Tree Walk through NGMA

Poornima Dasharathi 16 December, 2019 nature

The world of trees is fascinating. A small glimpse of this was shown by Arun Kumar at NGMA,Bangalore. NGMA the Manikyavelu Mansion of...

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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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