Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka,it is a city located in the southern part of India.people originally belonging to this place are known as ‘kannadigas’.The official language is Kannada.It has a rich history of being once ruled by the wodeyar kings.The ‘Bangalore palace ‘which still houses the royal household is proof of royal legacy.The lalbagh and the Tipu’s summer palace are some of the places to see.
Bangalore ,was once known as the garden city.But there is less of greenery and more of pollution and population nowadays.The weather too is getting less pleasant,all thanks to global warming.The Western culture is fast catching up with bangaloreans.With huge malls ,pubs and discotheque,Bangalore is more cosmopolitan shedding its traditional form.”Hegidhira ? Chennagidhira ? How are you? hope you are doing good ?will surely bring a smile to every kannadiga.
The food in Bangalore is unmatched.The crispy “Mysore masala dosa ” originated from ‘Mysore’which is a place located just a few kilometers away from Bangalore.Dosa ,is a crispy pancake made of rice and lentils with a tasty filling of coconut chutney and potato curry.Topped with a dollop of butter .Tumba chennagida ! meaning It’s very nice is what you will say after eating it.Head to Vidhyarthi bhavan for authentic dosas.It is a very small eatery ,with a rustic ambience ,with table and chairs of a bygone era,but that’s what makes it all the more interesting,the walls are adorned with old framed photographs of famous personalities of Karnataka.Many times you will have to wait in line before your turn comes before being seated,it is that crowded,and when you are there make sure you ask for an extra portion of butter with your dosas.A bite of it and you will surely not be disappointed,and not to forget to gulp down the strong piping hot filter coffee after the dosa,heavenly.Do make sure to find out the restaurant timings before heading towards it.
You are sure to be in vidyarthi bhavan ,when u see dosas being served in the above manner.This cannot be seen in any other place.
In Bangalore ,apart from a variety of dosas with a wide variety of fillings inside,the rava idly,madhur vadde,upma made of semolina are some of the local favorites.The ragi mudde or the ragi balls with sopina saaru topped with ghee,is a local delicacy,and a must have.Traditionally you can find lunch served on a banana leaf with sumptuous portions of rice ,sambar (a soup like consistency of lentils and vegetables)pappadams ,pickles ,kosumbari (salad) payasa a sweet porridge.This can be finally finished off with a portion of curd rice.With that kind of a meal you are sure to end up with a burrrp !
If you want to see the real Bangalore head to malleshwaram.
Make sure you buy some mallige hoova (jasmine flowers ) when you are there.It also tests your bargaining skills.’Illa’is a no ‘houdu’is a yes and ‘kodu’ is give.”Namaskara”is a form of greeting and is used to say hello.But make sure you are no where near the area during festivals,as it’s a total chaos then.
The traditional silk sarees are breathtaking,the sarees are interwoven with threads of the silk worm to create beautiful designs these are then dyed with a single color or a series of colors.
For some of the historical architecture head to belur and halebid a few kilometers away from bangalore,you will be surely mesmerized by the ancient architecture.
We are what we have