Archive for the ‘Karnataka’ Category

Destination - Mysore Mysore is the second-largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 146 km (91 mi) southwest of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. The name Mysore is an anglicized version of Mahishru, which means the abode of Mahisha. Mahisha stands for Mahishasura, a demon from the Hindu mythology. ... Full story

Destination - Bangalore Bangalore also known as Bengaluru is the capital of the Karnataka State India. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration. Though historical references to the city predate 900 CE, a modern written history of continuous settlement exists only from 1537, when Kempe Gowda, who many regard as ... Full story

Kolluru is situated 40km from Kundapur Town, about 140 km away from Mangalore City in Karnataka state in Southern part of India. This village lies at the foot of the Western Ghats, and is famous for the Mookambika temple, a Hindu pilgrim center. Myths and legends Kollur is an important seat of Shakti worship. Legend goes ... Full story