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Phandari bhajana Mandali ( ಫಂಡರಿ ಭಜನಾ ಮಂಡಳಿ)
Phandari bhajan mandali near Bettakote, Devanahalli gets very busy when there is no rains in the area. They do a unique bhajan for the whole night for two or three days for the rain god to show mercy . The team of 12 -20 headed by a guru…
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Harake aata ( ಹರಕೆ ಆಟ )
In coastal Karnataka there is tradition called " harake" ( ex-voto, fulfillment of a vow ) aata ( ಹರಕೆ ) to conduct a Yakshagana theatre play . There are some temples which continually host Yakshagana performance every night as ex-voto…
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Markandeshwara fair
Markandeya was a sage as per ancient Hindu scriptures who escaped death due to his faith in Lord Shiva . Very few Shiva temples are built in his name but they are all Shiva temples . One of such temple is the Markandeshwara hill temple ,…
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Cattle fairs around Bangalore: time table
Cattle fairs are quite a large happenings around Karnataka and the season starts from November and lasts till end of March. I have witnessed many cattle fairs and they are must visit for a pure traveler who wants to explore rural India .…
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Talk on Folk Practices of Karnataka
Sorry for not active for quite a long time. I have been busy with some important life events and could not write much. First I am happy to tell you that the talk at Koota 4 organised by Thalam and Darter went well. I was greeted by a…
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Talk on Folk Practices of Karnataka
Inviting you all on this Sunday 7th September at Thalam for 4th "Koota" gathering. I will be talking about my ongoing adventure of documenting unique folk practices and culture of Karnataka . Thanks to Darter and Thalam for this great…
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Every year on June 13th not…
A powerful wave of jasmine smell…