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  • Akhilandeshwari Temple of Ikkeri and the Triumph Over Portuguese Adversity

    Akhilandeshwari Temple of Ikkeri and the Triumph Over Portuguese Adversity

    The Portuguese-Vijayanagar War of 1558 stands as a pivotal moment in Indian history, marking a significant setback for a European colonial power on Indian soil. The conflict holds a crucial place in the foreign relations of the Vijayanagara empire. Initially, the Portuguese were not only major trading partners but also military allies. However, unforeseen events […]

  • The Magnificient seven folded fortress of Chitradurga …..

    The Magnificient seven folded fortress of Chitradurga …..

    A Glimpse ….. The picturesque “Chitradurga” is presently a district located a distance of 202 km northwest of Bangalore, in the heart of the Deccan Plateau in the southern state of Karnataka, India. Chitradurga owes its name to “Chitrakaladurga,” or “Picturesque castle”. This is a massive fortress on top of granite hills that rises dramatically […]

  • Folk sagas of heroic women from our past ….

    Folk sagas of heroic women from our past ….

    Like in Hampi, every stone there will narrate a story about it,  likewise I encountered a peculiar strange folk story of a bastion constructed by sacrificing a pregnant woman(Human sacrifice) for the built-up fort in Pavagada. Likewise, there are similar folk stories related to two other pregnant women who were sacrificed at different stages during […]

  • The Golden Era of Veerashaiva faith in coastal Karnataka during Keladi reign

    This article particularly not upholding a particular community instead to give information to the people on the hidden rich history of Veerashaiva faith in Undivided Dakshina Kannada districts (Present Dakshina Kannada & Udupi district) of Karnataka. During the Vijayanagara kingdom the main feudatories to this region are Keladi kings are Veerashiava followers and Aftermath of […]

  • HAMPI – A forgotten Empire of South India

    HAMPI – A forgotten Empire of South India

    Hampi Traditionally it’s also known as  Pampa , kishkinda, Bhaskara kshetra – is derived from the old name of the Tungabhadra river, the name ‘Hampi”is an anglicized version of Kannada name Hampe (derived from Pampa). This historic place listed in UNESCO world heritage  site, this ruined city is located on the bank of river Tungabhadra   […]