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Badami, located in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka, was the capital of the Chalukya Dynasty. It is situated at the mouth of a beautiful ravine, flanked on either side by beautiful s… Read More

BiographyPapanasam Shivan is the most important Carnatic Composer in Tamil. He has composed over two thousand songs in seventy five raaga-s. He is known as Tamil Thyagaraja. Papanasam Shiva… Read More

Muttusvami Dikshitar (1775-1835) - The youngest of the Carnatic Musical Trinity was born in 1776, b… Read More

MAGNIFICENT SOUTH INDIA Day 01: Upon arrival at the Goa Airport and check-in into hotel. The rest of the day is at your disposal to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stays at the hotel. Day… Read More

Here is another of my favorite Ganeshacrafted in Tanjore style...I wish to share this painting of The Lordwith the lyrics and meaning of one of myfavorite songs on HimVatapi ganapatim bhaje… Read More

My last stop for the day was Badami. The caves in Badami were built around 6th century AD by the early Chalukyas. Badami, also known as Vatapi is a beautiful heritage town located in deep ra… Read More

The history of Pattadakal goes back to a time when it was called Kisuvolal, a valley of red soil. It even found a mention in Ptolemy’s Geography in the 2nd century CE. Presently Pattad… Read More

"Fame belongs to those who strive for it; but, those who are selfless in their deeds become immortal"Every civilization or society's survival as well as development rests on the shoulders of… Read More

The concept of Trading and economic thought in the word is reported to he evolved during Renaissance. However ancient trade flourished. Of the ancient countries/regions it is generally attri… Read More

1. ‘Meghanath Saha’ award is given for outstanding contribution in which field? 2. Who wrote the book ‘Algebra of Infinite Justice’? 3. The saliva helps in the digest… Read More

Continuing on the series of Nayarmars, we now look at the warriors!  Although their roles were taking lives of the enemies for the sake of their king and homeland, they have performed i… Read More

The exquisite temples of Pattadakal and Badami in the southern state of Karnataka are yet another illustration of the rich and unique heritage of India.  Located less than 500 km from B… Read More

Karnataka is an Indian state that hosts a large number of splendid historical monuments. It has popular sites that attract travelers from all across the globe. They have fascinated art and h… Read More

The month of Shravan seems a particularly appropriate time to write about my journey into the world of mythology and my deep fascination with Lord Shiva, as depicted in the Tamil puranas. I… Read More

Guest article by Subodh Agrawal (I have often mentioned that duets, though far less in number than solo songs, present a fascinating variety of music. One variety is on account of the lesser… Read More

“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 something new to discover in all… Read More

So made some slow and steady progress with Parthiban Kanavu. Through the conversation between Valli and her grandfather, we get to know of the history between the Pallava King and the Chola… Read More

Karnataka is a southern state in India with a great combination of modern world as well as ancient traditional culture. This is a land with a variety of different sightseeing spots including… Read More

Badami is also known as Vatapi in the district of Bagalkot, Karnataka. Once Badami was the capital of Badami Chalukyas from 540 to757 AD. Badami is famous for cave temples and its architectu… Read More

Sacred Games, Image Courtesy: NetflixNetflix released its one of the seven original web series called Sacred Games this Friday, at 12.30 pm. Although the first episode was premiered on 28 Ju… Read More

RASHTRAKUTAS (AD 753-973) Download Southern Dynasties Study Material Pdf The Rashtrakutas were descendants of the nobles governed under the Andhras. They were followers of Jainism. It is ass… Read More

With Arjuna away seeking weapons from Indra, Yudhisthira, his three brothers, their wife Draupadi, priest Dhaumya and sage Lomasa, along with some brahmins, set off on the pilgrimage. Starti… Read More

In the tourism circuit of Karnataka, Badami (Vatapi) is often named in the same breath with the more famous and touristy Hampi. But make no mistake, Badami is a completely sedate and nontour… Read More

Ravi Shanker Kapoor Once upon a time, there were two demon brothers – Atapi and Vatapi. They were fond of devouring Brahmins. Vatapi knew the art of transforming himself into non… Read More

Badami, in northern Karanataka, seems like just another bustling Indian town. Hawkers line narrow streets blocking entrances to tiny shops selling everything from toothpaste to hardware; car… Read More

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Indian heritage sites are renowned all over the world for their architectural beauty and the rich history associated with them. One such place that will make you fall in love with its splend… Read More

I remember a small portion of Chalukyas in one of my school books. This was a bit of an additional section on Indian history that was skipped even by the teacher and nobody was bothered abou… Read More

Are you longing for a tranquil vacation, away from the bustling city life? Who doesn’t want to spend days amid impeccable nature to personify their soul joyously like never before! Cer… Read More

Shimoga, locally called Shivamogga is a quaint and picturesque town in Karnataka. Blessed with natural beauty endowed by waterfalls, valleys, mountains, and forests, Shimoga is a peace seeke… Read More

Introduction of Sacred Games Netflix is very popular over the top (OTT) platform in worldwide, known for its surprisingly web series. In India, Netflix became more popular in audience after… Read More

Nested in the rocky red sandstone with tranquil Agastya Lake surrounding it, Badami in Karnataka will definitely steal your breath away. This is a heart melting landscape founded by the Chal… Read More

The history of Southern India was shaped by many powerful rulers. Many dynasties had ruled over Southern India over a span of four thousand years. Dynasties like – Chola, Chera, Pandya… Read More

It’s getting close to that special time of the year when we’re visited by one of the most celebrated celestial beings in the universe, Lord Ganesh. But you can’t have a pro… Read More

Karnataka is a popular tourist destination in India due to its beautiful architecture and heritage, along with it’s unmatched scenic beauty. Karnataka offers beaches and hill stations… Read More

COORGKodagu (likewise known by its previous name Coorg)Coorg is called Scotland of India in light of the fact that its slopes which encompass espresso estates make it seem to be a Scottish v… Read More

Do you like Tamil movies? Then you should definitely give try reading Tamil novels as well. Tamil novels provide readers with a glimpse into the history… Read More

Chalukya Dynasty was a powerful Indian dynasty that reigned over extensive parts of southern and central India between the period of 6th and the 12th centuries… Read More

Chalukya Dynasty was a powerful Indian dynasty that reigned over extensive parts of southern and central India between the period of 6th and the 12th centuries… Read More