Tag: Sati

Celebrating 400 years of Pietro Della Valle’s visit to Ikkeri: Glimpse into the past

In 1624, the Italian traveler, Pietro Della Valle embarked on a remarkable journey that led him to southern India. He visits Ikkeri during the reign of Hiriya Venkatappa Nayaka of Ikkeri, providing us with invaluable insights into the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage. As we mark the 400th anniversary of this significant event, it […]

June 29, 2024
“Echoes of History: Pietro Della Valle’s 1623 AD Expedition to Ikkeri and the Tragic Tale of Sati”

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 […]

August 10, 2023
Nidugallu(Nidugal) – The unparalleled Ancient fort monument stood since the Iron Age …

Nidugallu is located in the Pavagada taluk in Tumkur District, state of Karnataka and it is approx. 180 km from the state capital, Bengaluru. The history of Nidugallu dates back to the Iron age of medieval timeline, later it was ruled by the Gangas, Chalukyas, Cholas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara kingdom, Hyder Ali & Tippu […]

January 3, 2021