About Pattadakal Pattadakallu, commonly known as Pattadakal is a small village in Karnataka and the embodiment of an Indian architectural marvel. Located on the banks of the Malaprabha river, this village is a UNESCO declared world heritage site. ‘Pattadakallu’ translates to ‘Place of Coronation’. As the name suggests, all kings of the Chalukya dynasty were crowned here,…Continue readingMesmerizing Rhythms and Timeless Traditions: Experience the Splendor of Karnataka’s Pattadakal Dance Festival
Category: Festivals of Karnataka
ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमःॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Golu Dolls for Navaratri 2022 – Buy Online Buy…Continue readingDolls Galore: Celebrating Navarathri Festival in South India with Golu, Kolu, Gombe Habba, Bommai Kolu, Bommala Koluvu, and More!
Introduction Nestled in the verdant hills of the Western Ghats in Karnataka, the Kukke Subramanya Temple is a revered pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Subramanya, the deity of snakes and a powerful incarnation of Lord Kartikeya. Among the various festivals celebrated at this ancient temple, the annual Rathotsava, or car festival, holds a special place…Continue readingKukke Subramanya Rathotsava: The Grand Car Festival of Karnataka
Introduction: Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Karnataka, Sringeri Sharada Peetham stands as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment and devotion. Renowned as one of the most revered centers of Advaita Vedanta, Sringeri Sharada Peetham is not only a place of profound religious significance but also a hub of vibrant cultural celebrations throughout the year. In…Continue readingCelebrating Sacred Festivals at Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Karnataka
DRISHTI NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL of Drishti Art Centre, Bangalore Introduction Bangalore, a city known for its vibrant culture and dynamic art scene, annually hosts the much-celebrated Drishti National Dance Festival, a kaleidoscope of rhythm, movement, and tradition. This festival, deeply rooted in India’s rich cultural heritage, showcases the diversity and brilliance of classical and contemporary…Continue readingRhythms of Harmony: Unveiling the Splendor of the Drishti National Dance Festival in Bangalore
ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दाय नमः ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः Source of all Images in this Blog-post : Google Images : ‘Google Image Search’ will reveal the multiple sources of every single image shared in this Blog. For more details, kindly see ‘Disclaimer‘ Shopping for Varalakshmi Vratha ( Pooja ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmUHGUbvzMw Varalakshmi Vratam is…Continue readingSouth India’s Sacred Tradition: Varalakshmi Vratam
Sri Purandaradasa Aradhana is the annual Aradhana (a Sanskrit term meaning act of glorifying God or a person) of Kannada saint composer Purandara Dasa, who is considered as ‘The Pitamaha’ meaning grandfather of Carnatic Music. The festival is observed in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, primarily in Hampi, the place where Purandara Dasa lived and attained Samadhi The Aradhana is observed on Pushya Bahula Amavasya day, when the saint attained…Continue readingPurandara Dasa Aradhana : An annual music festival in Hampi, Karnataka