February 25, 2014
Temple inuagaration at Chittenalli
Everyone might have seen big new temple inauguration but in small villages like this one Chittenalli , Coorg district goes little different. The temple is built and the idol is founded in the main center hall ( garbha gudi ) of temple. A…
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February 21, 2014
Groundnut fair and the riot of colors
[metaslider id="4386"] Peanut fair of Bangalore is a perfect example of morphed version of a typical village used-to-be fair . More and more people thong every season replacing every available space in Basavangudi streets…
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December 18, 2013
Gokarna Lakshadeepotsava
Gokarna was never the same on that night when the whole streets decorated with oil lamps. This night is a spacial night in Hindu religion and called Karthika Purnima. It happens usually first full moon day in November ( Karthik masa as…
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June 12, 2013
transgenders in Hoskote Karaga
One of the features of Karaga festivals celebrated in and around Bangalore is the ritual of getting the evil eye removed by the transgenders or Hijras . It is believed that during the Karaga festival it is very divine and effective to…
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May 28, 2013
ethnic portraits from Shivaratri fair
Shivaratri fair at Gokarna is a fine example which shows the cultural mix of different ethnic groups. You get to see people from all over the world here during the fair. Everyone coming here may not be pilgrims but if seen from the bird's…
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January 1, 2013
Sankranthi festival is back!
Makarsankranthi Makar Sankranthi is another big festival where one can see the true affection between the farmer and his beloved cattle in India , especially south India. A farmer ploughing in his field with his oxen tied to a metal…
Folk( ಜನಪದ),Culture,Travel,FAIRS
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