Dharmaraja Temple in Banglore

Dharmaraja Temple



The Dharmaraja Temple, Bangalore is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. You can pay a visit to this religious site and learn a lot about the religion of India.

The temple is dedicated to Swami Dharamraja, the hero of great Hindu Epic, Mahabharata. The Dharmaraja Temple, Bangalore is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. You can pay a visit to this religious site and learn a lot about the religion of India.

The temple is dedicated to Swami Dharamraja, the hero of great Hindu Epic, Mahabharata. It also has another image of Hindu Lord Krishna who is worshipped across the length and breath of the country. People to worship Lord Krishna celebrate Kangra festival here. The Karaga that is a symbol of Draupadi (wife of Dharamraja) is kept inside this temple.

A large number of festivals are held in Dharmaraja Temple, Bangalore. The most famous of them is the Karaga Festival. Karaga is the symbol of Draupadi, wife of Dharmaraja in the epic Mahabharata. This festival is celebrated in March and April. Huge processions are held that start from the temple grounds and returns over here. It starts at 2 in the morning and ends at 6 in the morning. People of all religions participate inn the procession. The idol of the deities is taken out in the procession. However, the idols can be carried by the members of the Thegala community only. The music played in the procession is extremely enchanting and mesmerizing.

The festival is celebrated in the month of March/April, is carried in a procession, which starts at 02:00 hrs and returns 06:00 hrs after covering a distance of 20-25 km.It also has another image of Hindu Lord Krishna who is worshipped across the length and breath of the country. People to worship Lord Krishna celebrate Kangra festival here. The Karaga that is a symbol of Draupadi (wife of Dharamraja) is kept inside this temple.

A large number of festivals are held in Dharmaraja Temple, Bangalore. The most famous of them is the Karaga Festival. Karaga is the symbol of Draupadi, wife of Dharmaraja in the epic Mahabharata. This festival is celebrated in March and April. Huge processions are held that start from the temple grounds and returns over here. It starts at 2 in the morning and ends at 6 in the morning. People of all religions participate inn the procession. The idol of the deities is taken out in the procession. However, the idols can be carried by the members of the Thegala community only. The music played in the procession is extremely enchanting and mesmerizing.

The festival is celebrated in the month of March/April, is carried in a procession, which starts at 02:00 hrs and returns 06:00 hrs after covering a distance of 20-25 km.


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Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace in Bangalore

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace in Bangalore is one of the few and best historical places in the garden city of Bangalore today. So, if you are planning for sightseeing in Bangalore, this palace is something that you can hardly afford to miss. The palace, now maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, is situated amidst a picturesque garden that enhances the beauty of the old palace. The specialty of the garden lies in the fact that it was originally planted by none other than Tipu Sultan, himself.

Built between the years 1781 and 1791, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace in Bangalore is similar to Daria Daulat, the other palace of Tipu that is situated in Srirangapatna. As the palace was special to the mighty son of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, he called it 'Rash-e-Jannat' which literally means the abode of happiness and the envy of heaven'. The name inscribed by him on the wooden banisters of the palace can be seen by the visitors even today.

Though a large part of the palace is preserved well, the eastern wing of Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace that housed the 'Zenana' or 'Harem' has been destroyed over the time. What exists today are the wonderfully cusped rosewood arches that rise above the fluted stone pillars and the beautiful frescos, painted elaborately on the ceilings and walls of the palace. Although the palace was previously painted in the elaborate style of the Daria Daulat palace, now the arches and ceilings, made of expensive rosewood have been painted with dark-brown enamel paint. This gives the interior of the palace a rather sober look than warm. However, the delicate and serene white flowers painted on a warm brick-red background cover the walls like a bright carpet. Also the raised frieze of gold flowers and leaves on the plain white base of the borders are a feast to the eyes.


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ISKCON temple in Bangalore

ISKCON temple in Bangalore is a famous temple devoted to Krishna attracting thousands of devotees and tourists everyday to this modern spiritual spot

ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple, built at a cost of Rupees 32 Crores on a sprawling 7-acre plot, atop the Hare Krishna hill, is a pious blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony.
ISKCON temple in Bangalore is a famous temple devoted to Krishna attracting thousands of devotees and tourists everyday to this modern spiritual spot

ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple, built at a cost of Rupees 32 Crores on a sprawling 7-acre plot, atop the Hare Krishna hill, is a pious blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony.


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Tipu's Summer Palace

Tipu's Summer Palace is one of summer retreats built by Tipu Sultan in 1791. The Summer Palace is a two-storied ornate wooden structure with pillars, and arches and balconies. The palace is flanked by gardens on either sides of the pathway leading to the palace.

Tipu Sultan's Palace close to the fort is now a museum. The palace was started by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791 after ten years of painstaking construction.

The eastern and western projecting balconies of the upper floor contained the seat of state from where Tipu conducted affairs of the state. An inscription on the wooden screen describes the palace as the "Abode of Happiness".

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (open daily 9 am to 5 pm), built towards the end of the 18th century entirely from timber, and is a relic in a city committed more to progress than to preservation.

It has a somewhat sophomoric exhibition with extensive text about Tipu's life and military conquests as well as those of his father, Hyder Ali Khan.

Next door is an enormously active 17th-century Kote Venkateshwara Temple, built by the Wodeyar kings; and just north are the ruins of Bangalore (Bengaluru) Fort, largely destroyed during the Anglo-Mysore War.


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Horizontal Walls

Other well known waterfalls are Varapoha Falls, Magod falls, Lalgulli falls, Sathodi falls, Unchalli falls, Lushington falls, Shivaganga falls, Ulavi falls, Irupu falls, Sivasamudram Falls, Balmuri falls, Gokak falls, Abbe falls, Achakanya Falls, Chunchanakatte Falls, Hebbe falls, Kallathigiri falls, Vajrapoha falls, Sogal falls, Godchinamalaki falls etc.

Besides, in destinations across the Western Ghats, you can find smaller and lesser known falls.

In fact, the waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National Park are listed as important places and one among the 1001 natural wonders of the world!

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Find below a growing list of Karnataka's magnificent waterfalls:

* Pearl Valley - Muthyala Maduvu Waterfalls in Anekal, just outside Bengalooru

* Jog Falls and other waterfalls in Shimoga
* Irpu Falls in Coorg
* Abbey Falls in Coorg
* Balmuri Falls near Mysore
* Magod Falls near Karwar
* Shivanasamudram Waterfalls in Mandya district

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Garden city' of Bangalore

Garden city' of Bangalore is the seventh largest city in India. Named so because of its number of gorgeous blooming gardens and parks, it is also a most progressive metropolitan at par with the latest developments of the world and is also known as 'Silicon Valley' because of its booming IT industry. Founded in early 16th century, Bangalore has its share of some of the most noteworthy historical monuments. It is said that Bangalore owes its name to a small village called 'Benda Kaalu Ooru' from which it originated. The village was so named by Kempe Gowda, a local hero and Hoysala ruler, after he could finally get a meal of boiled beans from a poor but kind old woman here to satisfy his hunger after many hardships.

Kempe Gowda made a small mud fort here and laid the foundation of the city but it was during the time of legendary warrior Hyder Ali and his son Tippu Sultan in the 18th century that this place actually gained prominence. Tippu Sultan became famous for his lifetime struggle with the British but at last he was crushed and British took over the city. In 1831, Bangalore became the regional administrative city of the British and a big military cantonment was established here. Today, some of the most noted monuments of the city can be attributed to the time of Tippu Sultan or are the examples of colonial architecture under Raj period.

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Shopping Attractions:
A shopper's paradise, silk, sandalwood and rosewood items, Lambani tribal jewellery, granite carvings, raw silk paintings, appliqué goods, silver filigree, vegetable-dyed and hand-embroidered clothes, typical Gujarati home décor items, Tanjore art plates, bronze showpieces, black metal items and semi-precious jewelry from Tamil Nadu, raw silks, dokra metal work, beadwork and footwear from Madhya Pradesh are just the beginning of the huge list that one can buy from Bangalore.

There are high fashion boutiques displaying works of art from major Indian fashion designers in India are well represented as well as discotheques, bowling alleys, pubs, video game parlors and cyber cafes on Brigade Road. The mere density of shops per sq km in the city is bewildering and ranks highest among the Indian cities. However, the most popular shopping complexes are Commercial St in the north of Mahatama Gandhi Road and Residency Road for handicrafts.

Banglore Palace

A built-up area of around 45,000 sq. ft., this 110 year old monument is a popular tourist attraction. It is surrounded by a garden all around, almost giving it a sylvan and fairytale setting.

The survivors of the Wodeyar family still occupy part of the palace while the rest of the property is administered by the State Government.

This palace has been and still is a favorite spot for movie makers from around India.

Bangalore Palace is located inside Palace Grounds. Palace Grounds is used for hosting major events, festivals, exhibitions and rock shows in Bengaluru.

Inside Palace Grounds you can find a popular amusement park called 'Fun World'. Apart from the regular joy rides, Fun World also has a water park and a bowling alley.

If you are planning to have some fun while learning the history of Bangalore Palace, visit Fun World as well.

Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM

Nearest Bus Stand: Mekhri Circle, Palace Grounds, JC Nagar

Transport: Autos are available outside the Palace grunds premises. To enquire about taxi services, call (080) 23333333 and ask for call taxi service numbers.


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