Thogalu Bombe – the art of shadow puppetry
An art form that merges music, performance and puppets, Thogalu Bombeyata is a unique shadow puppet show that is practiced in Karnataka. This folk art […]
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Karnataka Kaleidoscope
The Southern state of Karnataka has many surprises up its sleeve and the best way to discover this is by actually visiting the different parts […]
Kaginele, the birthplace of Kanakadasa
On a recent trip to Haveri district, I was intrigued by a beautiful yellow and pink double arch with a sculpture of Saint Kanaka Dasa […]
Hampi – Where Stones Speak!
Hampi is a town like no other city. Well, which other place has the kind of heritage that dates back to the times of the […]
Ganesha temples in Karnataka’s Coastline
If you look around carefully, you will find him everywhere. From bill boards, to temples, from reclining in cars to even as jewellery – we […]
Karnataka Tourism – A Kaleidoscope of Experiences
“One State Many Worlds”, the tag line of Karnataka cannot be more apt. A state that has mountains, beaches, valleys, islands and more, there is […]
Evolve Back, Hampi
How would it be to live in a palace? Well that is not wishful thinking at all, especially when you check into the brand new […]
Banana Fiber Workshop in Aanegundi
Women’s empowerment is a word that is often used and more often abused in today’s times. However a recent visit to Anegundi village near Hampi, […]
The Hidden Gems of Hassan
Located close to 183 km from Bengaluru, Hassan has so many secrets up its sleeve that it must be on every traveller’s itinerary. This district […]
Hubli off the beaten track
During my recent visit to Hubli, I decided to take the path off the beaten track to explore some of the ancient temples of the […]