Last time I was at Mandharagiri (popularly known as Basadi betta or Basti Betta), it was an overcast day. It looked as if the sky was ready to open up any time. But this time it was a clear blue
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I Was Here: Siddaganga
The first family (God & his family) – Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi & Lord Subrahmanya – captured at Siddaganga Mutt, Tumkur. During my day trip to Mandharagiri and Kaidala, I paid a brief visit to Siddaganga in July
Read moreAn article in Deccan Herald
An article written by me is published in today’s (07th April 2009) Deccan Herald – Spectrum (the weekly supplement on Karnataka) titled ‘Kaidala: A forgotten marvel‘ – a place I visited sometime last year. Click on the image for higher
Read moreMandharagiri (Basadi Betta)
Ask anyone in Tumkur for directions to Mandharagiri, it’s most unlikely that you will get proper details. But wait, now ask for directions to Basadi Betta (or Basti betta), almost everyone knows how to go there. Basadi Betta is a
Read moreRandom Photos
It’s been a busy days for the past few weeks. That means less time to write. For the time being here are some random photos from my trips in year 2008. Above one was taken near Somanathapura. Rail tracks near
Read moreKaidala & Jakanachari
When one hears the name ‘Belur‘, next set of names or words that follow are – Channakeshava temple, Shilabalikas, Halebidu, Hoysalas, King Vishnuvardhana, Jakanachari. Off the list, the last one is less known – Jakanachari, the main architect-sculptor behind Belur
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