Belum caves, India’s largest limestone cave system, carved by the relentless flow of river water over millions of years, offer a mesmerizing journey into the depths of geological history. It is located in the dry hot Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. This natural cave was formed due to erosion in limestone deposits in the Chitravathi …
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Introduction: Delve into the fascinating world of traditional sweets as we explore the intricate process of making jaggery from sugarcane juice. In this blog, we will unravel the centuries-old techniques, the cultural significance, and the mouthwatering results of this age-old practice. Join us on a journey through the fields of sugarcane and the heartwarming kitchens …
“From Sugarcane to Sweet Delight: The Art of Jaggery Making” Read More »
In the year 1623 AD, Pietro Della Valle, an Italian traveler, embarked on a remarkable journey to Ikkeri(the Capital of Keladi) during the Hiriya Venkatappa Nayaka period. Little did he know that his encounter with a local widow would lead him to witness a practice deeply ingrained in the culture of the time – the …
Bangles are a symbol of prosperity and prosperous according to Hindu culture. Whether it’s marriage or any other women-associated functions these bangles are traditionally immersed in our culture. Its belief that the jingling sound of bangles drives away the negative energy of the surrounding. Since from Mohenjo-Daro period the usage of Bangles …
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Most Mangaloreans are unaware of a Basavanagudi that exists in the heart of Mangalore city. A small mutt with a temple dedicated to Basava/Nandi which was built during Keladi’s reign. The undivided Canara districts (Dakshina Kannada & Udupi), a Few parts of Uttara Kannada, and Kasaragod served as a strong fortification for sea …
The seaport is at the mouth of two rivers one from the north and the other Nethravathi which runs southern from the ullal and stands beyond the bay of salt water. Mangalore also called Mangaluru by canarese, Kodial by Konkans, Kudla by the native Tuluvas, which means the confluence of two rivers. …
On 13th June 1800 -I went to Magadi, which in our maps is called “Maghery” on my way I examined some iron forges, of which there are many in this hilly tract of country. The iron is made partly from the black sand which is found in the rainy season in the channel of all …
Retracing Iron ore mines of Ghattipura-Buchanan’s Journey Read More »
P.Juliflora also called ‘Balahari/Ballary jaali (ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ ಜಾಲಿ) in Karnataka. since it’s found abundantly in these regions. It’s a native South American speciehow this invasive species that silently threatens local flora\fauna. From Buchanan’s journeys, in his journey in south India (1800-1801), there is no mention of these species in his famous book “A Journey from Madras …
Abbalur, a small village in the Haveri district in the central part of Karnataka region, once it was a prominent center of worshiping for both Shaivas and Jains. In the 12th under the regime of Kalyana Chalukyas, there was a great religious movement with great consequences under the leadership of Sangana Basava (Basavanna) a new …
Medieval Karnataka Religious combat over supremacy Read More »
Nidugal Cholas, These Cholas they claimed as descendants of the legendary Chola king of Karaikal and they bore titles such as “Lord of Uraiyur” (Early Chola’s capital) In many inscriptions, you can witness these titles and they ruled from the early 11th Century to the 13th Century A.D. These chiefs ruled Pavagada, Sira, Madhugiri regions of …
Nidugal Cholas and their capitals -Govindavadi (Govinadawada) PART 1 Read More »
