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The Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) is set in Devanahalli, 40 km north from the city center. On arrival, you can avail of the airport authorised taxi services, which include Easy Cabs, Meru Cabs and KSTDC from BIAL to the city centre. The 'Airport Taxi' signage installed at the baggage claim areas point you in the direction of the 'taxi boarding point', situated outside the Arrivals building. The taxi fare

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We feature ten intriguing facts about Bangalore that might just take you by surprise. Read on:

1. Bangalore is a truly cosmopolitan city with the local Kannadiga community estimated to make up anywhere between 38 and 50% of the city's six million-plus population. The rest comprises of Tamils, the second-largest community, followed by a sizeable section of Teluguites, Keralites, settlers from north India and Bengalis. Migrants from the North East and expatriates also make the third most populous city in the country their home.

2. Bangalore was the first city in India to get electricity. In 1906, the city was electrified with the setting up of a hydroelectric plant in Shivanasamudra.

3. Bangalore has the highest number of

engineering colleges in India the city boasts 21 specialist engineering colleges according to recent estimates.

4. Bangalore has shown maximum growth over the past two decades, thanks to the information technology boom having grown ten-fold it is one of India's fastest growing metros.

5. First a Cantonment town, then a Garden City, Bangalore has now transformed itself into the Silicon Valley of India. The hi-tech city purportedly has the highest number of software companies (212) in the country

6. The traffic density in Bangalore is one of the highest in the country. Traffic congestion is a big urban problem with road space in the city standing at an inadequate 11.9 percent of the total city area.

7. Bangalore has the largest number of pubs in India, from whence it got its legendary epithet of 'Pub City'. Incidentally, the prevalence of tobacco smokers in the city is also the highest in the country at 33.6%.

8. Bangalore's has the second-highest literacy rate for an Indian metropolis (after Mumbai), and is pegged at 83%.

9. There are over 15 lakh migrant workers in the city, who have come here in search of livelihood.

10. Bangalore is a prominent tourist destination. According to the Bengaluru International Airport, the city's passenger air traffic was 8.71 million for 2008-09. The airport has the capacity to handle 14 million passengers per year.

10FACTS

ABOUT

THE CITYAll you wanted to know about Bangalore, but never asked

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Opt for the day-long sightseeing tour, 'Bangalore Rounds' offered by the BMTC. This trip, in an air-conditioned Volvo bus, covers the city's prominent tourist sights. The tour kicks off at

8am daily from the Kempegowda Bus Stand in Majestic. Call 080-12667 to reserve a seat.

If street shopping is your thing, then do walk the bylanes of Commercial Street, Brigade Road and Shivajinagar. You can expect to find interesting bric-a-brac, and unusual clothes and jewellery at bargain prices.

Stop by at MTR on Lalbagh Road and Vidyarthi Bhavan in Gandhi Bazaar to sample a crisp, buttery masala dosa and a cup of super-strong filter coffee. These eateries tend to be rather crowded, but the wait is definitely worthwhile.

If you are heading to Mysore, make a stop en route at Janapada Loka, a folk art museum on Mysore Road. Round off the tour with a delicious traditional North Karnataka meal at Kamat Lokaruchi, set next to the museum.

Cubbon Park, Lalbagh and the Bannerghatta National Park are the green lungs of Bangalore. These massive parks are part of the city's heritage and a must-visit on any tourist itinerary.

Afternoons are well-spent sampling the city's numerous cafes. Koshy's, India Coffee House and Airlines Hotel are some old favourites, while the new breed includes Caf Noir, Caf

DosFresco's, Rogue Elephant, Raintree Cafe, Java City, Mocha and Caf Cofee Day and Barista outlets. Catch a play or a dance/music performance at Rangashankara, Chowdaiah Memorial hall or Ravindra Kalakshetra. Local theatre groups as well as those from out-of-town perform at these venues on a regular basis.

Mall rats can spend an entire day shopping and eating at Bangalore's numerous malls Garuda, Forum, Mantri Square and Sigma are some of the popular ones.

Do allot ample time to explore the hundreds of restaurants dotting the city, offering a smorgasbord of global cuisines. From gourmet restaurants to small eateries, there's something to suit different budgets and food proclivities. Just follow your nose!

A pub-hop is must-do when in Bangalore. Enjoy beers or cocktails at any of the city's pubs and lounge bars. Or just follow the pub trail along the Church Street-Residency Road axis.

Bangalore is a big wellness destination. So do take time out to indulge in holistic therapies at its numerous luxury spas and Ayurvedic centres. Flip to our 'What's the Secret' section for recommendations.

To explore the innards of the city, we suggest you try the 'Bangalore Walks'. These guided walking tours are a refreshing way to discover the history and landscape of specific areas. Trails include the Traditional Bangalore walk, the Victorian Bangalore walk, the Lalbagh walk etc. Log onto bangalorewalks.com for details.

DIY BANGALORE

While Bangalore is a safe and friendly city to negotiate, we list some must-dos and just-don'ts to make your stay more rewarding

thLegend has it that king Veera Ballala, an 11Century Hoysala ruler, lost his way around the jungle while on a hunting expedition. Tired and hungry from his wanderings, he came across a poor and old woman who offered him a delicious meal of boiled beans. Touched by her kindness, the ruler christened the town 'Benda Kaal Ooru' or

the City of Boiled Beans.This boiled bean town may have a long way since Veera Ballala's times. But the DNA of the city has remained intact with the same streak hospitality coursing through it even today. A fact made evident by the scores of diverse people from around India who live in Bangalore, and feel at home in it.

HOW THE CITY GOT ITS NAME

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Bangalore's pubs, clubs and restaurants shut at 11.30pm, Cinderella-style. So don't start your evening too late in order to get sufficient time for merriment. Don't fall for demands by auto drivers for excess fare.

Pay by the meter, which starts at a minimum fare of Rs 17. After 9pm, however, auto fares go up by 150%, i.e. one and a half times the meter fare. Avoid travelling during peak hours as traffic clogs up along arterial roads, ring roads and the main roads leading to the various IT parks. Don't shy away from seeking the help of locals if you are in need of help or directions. Bangaloreans are known to be a warm and friendly race, so do make contact. Women travelling alone after 10pm should

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avoid public transport. Opt for cabs instead Meru Cabs and Easy Cabs operate across the city. Also, avoid walking alone on lonely stretches or dark streets late at night. Do not leave your bags unattended. Pick-pockets and bag snatchers are known to operate in crowded places like bus stands and on buses too. Do not head to restaurants without making dinner reservations, especially on weekends. Most lounge bars and restaurants take table bookings. Do not use unauthorised cabs to ride into the city from the Bengaluru International Airport, even if taxi touts try to court you at the airport. Use only 'airport authorised' taxi services, which include Easy Cabs, Meru Cabs and KSTDC. The 'Airport Taxi' signage installed at the baggage claim areas will point you in the direction.

BANGALORE AT A GLANCEBangalore is a feel-good place with glitzy malls, posh night spots, trendy restaurants and a gushy pace of life. But if you think it's all just nouveau razzle-dazzle, you're pretty far off the mark. This city of contradictions has not lost its abiding connection to the past. The mamis (traditional south Indian women) of Malleswaram, the Benne dosas (buttered rice and lentil crepe) in Basavanagudi and the Carnatic music kacheris (concerts of classical south Indian music) at Chamrajpet are also very much part of the Bangalore rubric. Alongside the sprawling apartment complexes and

thnew satellite suburbs are 19 century British churches and streets with

Bangalore is a multifaceted city that has worn multiple identities. In its past lives, the city has been a Cantonment town and a quiet pensioners' retreat with a surfeit of gardens and lakes, best-known for its pitch-perfect weather. In its present incarnation, the city is a humming and buzzing technopolis choc a bloc with software campuses, IT parks and a teeming community of techies. Gone is the sleepy Bangalore of yesterday today's Bengaluru is a city with a galloping growth rate, bustling traffic, booming realty, a cosmopolitan migrant population and the tag of a global city. Riding on the back of the IT boom over the last two decades, hip-new

quaint colonial names.Bangalore is ultimately a melting pot of people, cultures and ways of life, where new flavours are constantly intermingling with the old in interesting ways. This pot has its dents for sure creaking infrastructure, pot-holed roads and inadequate public transport. But shrugging these off and trundling along cheerfully through the zillionth Metro-construction-related traffic jam is what the indefatigable Bangalorean spirit is about. Laidback and driven in equal measures, trendy and simple all at once, welcome to intriguing Bangalore!

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vicinity. Housing the City Central Library, this flame-red heritage building is similar to the Attara Kacheri in its architectural sensibilities.

Palace Road, Tel: 2331 5789This Tudor-style castle sprawls across 400 acres of the Palace Grounds and offers an interesting peek into the life of royal Wodeyars, the dynasty that ruled Mysore from 1399 to 1947. The Bangalore Palace draws inspiration from the Windsor Castle in England and lavishly replicates it, from looming fortified towers and turreted parapets to Gothic windows and sweeping arches. The embellishments in the form of floral motifs, fluorescent ceramic tiles, wooden carvings and painted ceilings are highly ornate. The palace is steeped in luxury as seen in the elaborately done-up Durbar Hall, the lacquered furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl and the rare Greek and Dutch paintings that hang on the walls. The origins of the palace go back to 1884 when it was bought by the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeyar. Today, the palace is owned by the current descendant of the royal Wodeyar clan, Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, who is also credited with renovating it. Don't skip the palace's public gallery which displays royal family portraits and historic photographs. The picturesque palace grounds are also a popular venue for cultural shows and private parties.

Albert Victor Road, City MarketIn the midst of the chaos and din of City Market stands an

Bangalore Palace

Tipu's Palace

th18 century monument Tipu Sultan's Palace a looming Indo-Islamic structure. Little-known and little-visited, this palace served as the administrative seat of Tipu Sultan's kingdom, where the 'Tiger of Mysore' (as he was titled) retreated for the summer. It was Nawab Hyder Ali who started building the palace in 1781 and Tipu Sultan completed its construction in 1791. Like all the other Tipu Sultan palaces, this one is simple and elegant, and made of wood and stone. What is interesting about this monument is that it gives the illusion of being single-storeyed, while actually spreading across two floors. The faade of the palace is replete with pillars 160 fluted, wooden pillars to be precise, with some of them reaching all the way up to the upper storey. Cusped arches and brackets spring off these columns. The ground floor houses a museum of sorts, featuring interesting trivia about the statesman-king, Tipu Sultan. Paintings of the palace by British artist Robert Holmes are on display. The palace is poorly maintained, so you will have to use your imagination to view the palace in its former glory.

Accessible from MG Road, Kastruba Road and Hudson Circle, Tel: 2286 7440, Open all dayBangalore's legendary Cubbon Park can be described as three hundred acres of bewitching greenery in the middle of the traffic-ridden city. The park's eco-system consists of jade lawns, indigenous flora and fauna, blossoming trees and thick bamboo groves. Responsible for giving Bangalore its famed sobriquet of 'Garden City', Cubbon Park was laid out in 1864 by Sir Richard Sankey (the chief engineer of the Mysore state) and was named after British Commissioner Lord Mark

Cubbon Park

Just across the road from the Vidhana Soudha, sits a dramatic, bright red structure which houses Karnataka's State

thHigh Court. This 19 century brick and stone building originally housed the public offices of the British colonial government in Bangalore. In fact, 'Attara Kacheri' literally translates to 'eighteen offices', the number of departments that worked out of here. Built in the Graeco-Roman style with graceful Corinthian columns and dark-green wrought iron grillwork, the construction of this two-storied, terracotta-hued building was supervised by Commissioner Lewing Bowring, and was completed in 1868. An annexe was added on in 1995, which faithfully followed the original style of architecture. Watch out for the statue of Lord Cubbon astride his horse at the front of the Kacheri. Do stop by at the Sheshadri Memorial Hall in the

PLACES TO SEE

Vikasa Soudha

Attara Kacheri

Ambedkar Veedhi, Next to

Vidhana SoudhaThe Vidhana Soudha has recently cloned itself and its more modernist version sits to the south of the original. The 'Vikasa Soudha' was added as an extension as recently as 2005. This southern block houses more offices of the secretariat and is fitted with the latest amenities, while the structure of the building stays true to the original. The Vikasa Soudha is built in the same Neo-Dravidian style as its predecessor. Although it is not quite in the same majestic league as the Vidhana Soudha, this twin-building does add double the drama to the landscape.

Vidhana Veedhi, Cubbon Park

Vidhana Soudha

Ambedkar VeedhiThe Vidhana Soudha's onion-shaped dome rises majestically over the rest of Bangalore's skyline. Housing the offices of the State Legislature and the Government Secretariat, the Vidhana Soudha is also something of an architectural landmark. This neo-Dravidian edifice, built in 1956, is a fusion of four distinctive architectural prototypes Dravidian, Rajasthani, Chola and Indo-Saracenic. The gleaming structure created with locally-quarried granite was built during the regime of Kengal Hanumanthaiah, chief minister of the former Mysore State. As you wander around the imposing VidhanaSoudha and take in its larger than life dimensions the towering domes, massive pillars, Rajasthani-style 'jharokhas' or balconies, archways and the grand stairway do pay attention to the minutiae as well. The ornately carved frieze panels, pillars and doors are peppered with geometrical designs and floral motifs, reminiscent of the Hoysala sculptures in Halebid and Belur. As you take your gaze right to the top, you can also spy the national emblem of the Sarnath lion crowning the dome. While the Vidhana Soudha's exteriors are open to the public, access to the inside of the building is restricted. Go here on Sunday evenings when a lit-up Vidhana Soudha makes for an elegant visual spectacle.

to 5pm, Closed on MondayThis unusual museum showcases Indian aviation history. Set up by the city-based Hindustan Aeronautics, this sole aero museum in the country offers a glimpse into the history of flight. A variety of aviation-themed displays come together, from aircraft/fighter plane models and a mock control room to old photographs and trivia. The aircraft simulators are a must-try for flying enthusiasts. There is a store attached to the museum which offers interesting airplane-related merchandise. Do take a walk around the museum's lawns where life-sized airplane and helicopter models are displayed.

Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road, Vasanthanagar, Tel: 2226 1816The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, a.k.a. CKP, is one of the city's oldest and best-known art complexes. This premier institute of art and design is also a vibrant gallery space hosting art shows and craft

Karnataka Chitrakala

Parishath

fairs, while also housing a permanent gallery. Established up in 1960, the institute has over the years built an eclectic collection of contemporary and traditional art that is displayed across five permanent galleries. The Svetoslav Roerich gallery is the most prominent of these. The Bangalore-based Russian painter donated many of his own art works and some others from his collection to CKP. Works of other prominent Indian artists are also on display. Performance art shows as well as street and puppet theatre are staples at the open-air theatre on-campus. Travelling handicraft fairs stop by on a regular basis at the Parishath.

Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Open from 7am to 1pm and 4pm to 9pmThis age-old temple was built by the founder of Bangalore, Kempegowda I, around the year

th1537. In fact, this 16 century-temple gives one of Bangalore's oldest suburbs its name Basavana Gudi (Bull temple). What is unusual about the Bull Temple is the massive monolith

Bull Temple

museum is the bright red edifice of the Government Museum. Built in 1876 by Colonel Sankey, this relatively unknown museum features an assorted clutch of archaeological finds, some even dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. Spread over two exhibition floors and eighteen galleries, the museum covers the domains of geology, numismatics, sculpture and art. Motley exhibits from various periods in history are on display, from Hoysala sculptures, Chola bronzes and Rajasthani miniature paintings to ivory carvings, Vijayanagara relics to prehistoric artefacts from the Neolithic period. The museum showcases south Indian heritage prominently with ancient jewellery and textile exhibits. The upper galleries of the museum are art-heavy. The collection of rare paintings in the Mysore and Tanjore traditions deserve special mention.

Kasturba Road, Tel: 2286 4483, Closed on Mondays and public holidaysArt lovers must add this on their itineraries. This government-owned gallery boasts an eclectic blend of old and new art. Venkatappa, after whom the gallery takes its name, was the court painter of the Wodeyars the ground floor of the gallery is dedicated

thto this 19 century painter's works, which are lyrical and trippy. But things get modernist as we move to other rooms. Here we encounter the art of

th20 century masters like MF Hussain, SG Vasudev, Yusuf Arakkal and KK Hebbar. While these form the permanent displays at the gallery, there are also a host of contemporary art shows that go up on view regularly at Venkatappa.

HAL, Airport-Varthur Road, Tel: 2522 8341, Open from 9m

Venkatappa Art Gallery

HAL Heritage Centre &

Aerospace Museum

Cubbon. Over 6,000 plant species flourish in the Cubbon Park habitat, which also happens to be dotted by a multitude of flowering trees, including flaming Gulhomars, blush-pink Cassias and bright yellow Tabebuia. With its nippy air and wide expanses, the park is popular with nature lovers and morning joggers. But it is also a historical hotbed. Find quaint remnants of Bangalore's colonial past as you walk through its many tree avenues and shaded groves like the statue of Queen Victoria statue or the one of King Edward II. A walk through the park will also take you to past heritage buildings like the Attara Kacheri and the Sir Seshadri Memorial Hall. The bandstand, Bal Bhavan and the government aquarium are also set in the park.

52 Kasturba Road, Tel: 2286 4009, Open from 10am to 6pmLocated on the edge of Cubbon Park, this museum gives visitors an insightful tour through the world of all things science and tech. Set up in 1962 to showcase the history of technological development in the country, the museum criss-crosses through wide-ranging topics like astronomy, popular science, automobile engines and aircrafts. A bevy of galleries explore the intricacies of biotechnology, dinosaurs, electronics, rocket science and fun science. The USP of this science centre is interactive exhibits that show and tell. Named after the city's most famous scientist and engineer-statesman, Sir M Visveswaraya, the museum is stimulating to kids as well as adults. Go here to engage with science in a light-hearted vein.

Kasturba Road, Tel: 2286 4483, Open from 10am to 5pm, Closed on Mondays and public holidaysRight next door to the science

Visveswaraya Industrial and

Technology Museum

Government Museum

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LalbaghLalbagh Main Gate, Mari Gowda Road, Tel: 2657 3667, Open all dayThis 240-acre garden in the heart of the city was laid out as far back as 1760 during the regime of military-statesman Nawab Hyder Ali. Lalbagh is something of a botanical wonderland, covered with swathes of indigenous and international flora Hyder Ali imported plants from Afghanistan, England, Mauritius, Turkey, Africa and Persia to create the look and feel of a Mughal Garden. Rare tropical and sub-tropical plants, exotic flowers and ancient trees figure among Lalbagh's wealth of natural vegetation. The garden's attractions include the rose garden, a lotus pond, a floral clock, a bandstand and a mango grove. A glass hothouse modelled along the lines of the Crystal Palace in London, a lake and a quaint wooden bandstand are other Lalbagh landmarks. While the sights of Lalbagh are obviously stimulating, do pay attention to its sounds too. The garden is home to a flurry of birds, so take your binoculars along for an ornithological expedition. Round off the trip with piping hot south Indian coffee and delicious masala dosas at nearby Mavalli Tiffin Room, a historic eatery in the city.

Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Open from 7am to 1pm and 4pm to 8.30pmBuilt by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, this temple dedicated to Krishna and Radha, fuses modern architecture with traditional elements. Perched on the top of the 'Hare Krishna Hill', the temple complex soars over the surrounding landscape with trademark towering 'gopurams'. One of the biggest Iskcon temples globally, the campus is large and airy with the main hall featuring a medley of deities from Balarama to Prahlada Naramsimha. An open theatre, a bakery and a Vedic Museum are also part of the temple's offerings.

UlsoorThis ancient temple in Ulsoor has a history of over five hundred years. Built by the chieftain of Bangalore, Kempegowda, the Someshwara Temple is a wonderful instance of Chola architecture. Dedicated to the deity Someshawara and his consort Kamakshi, this temple like so many Bangalore temples, has an icon of the sacred bull Nandi flanking the sanctum sanctorum. There are also visible influences of Vijayanagara architecture, as seen in a hall with 48 carved pillars and the massive 'gopuram' or pyramidal tower at the entrance.

KR MarketThis beautiful mosque looks almost otherworldly in the midst of crowded jumble of KR Market. The all-white, five-storied Jamia Masjid has striking architectural features including carved latticed windows, floral motifs, and capacious interiors replete with Rajasthani white marble. Jamia Masjid was built in 1940 and is still a prominent mosque in the city, sometimes holding up to 10,000 worshippers at a time.

Someshwara Temple

Jamia Masjid

are put up everyday, from 7pm to 7.30pm, and from 8pm to 8.30pm.

Gavipuram GuttahalliThis over-five-hundred-year-old Shiva temple was built in Kempegowda's time. Today, it is a protected monument and an active temple still in worship. The remarkable thing about this ancient temple is that the Shiva linga that is worshipped here is set in the heart of a natural cave, or 'gavi' as it is called in Kannada. Other sculptural highlights are granite monoliths carved with discs of the sun and moon, a stone umbrella, Shiva's trident and an idol of Agni, the Vedic god of fire. Every year, a rare spectacle can be witnessed at this cave-temple on the day of Makara Sankaranthi (a harvest festival in January), the sun's rays passes through the horns of the stone bull seated in front of the linga and spotlights the inner sanctum for an hour or so. A must-see for temple architecture buffs, it is also believed that sage Gautama, one of the 'Saptharishis' or 'seven great sages' in Indian lore, meditated here.

Hare Krishna Hill, West of

Gavi Gangadhareshwara

Temple

ISKCON

of Nandi (bull) that it ensconces, which teeters at 15 feet, and stretches across 20 feet. This sacred bull is carved out of a single stone of grey granite, which is then polished with groundnut oil and charcoal to give it a black sheen. Built in the Dravidian style, the Bull Temple is still a bustling and energetic place of worship, especially during puja times. The tradition of venerating the Nandi still holds, and an annual groundnut fair is held every November. Called the 'Kadalekai Parishe', the event is a colourful one that spills onto the streets. Worshippers are known to propitiate the Nandi with groundnut garlands during this time. Near the Bull Temple is the Dodda Ganesha Temple, another ancient city landmark.

Raj Bhavan Road, Closed on Mondays and second TuesdaysBang in the middle of Raj Bhavan Road is an unusual attraction a multimedia show featuring lights, music and dancing fountains. With the backdrop of a park, these gushing fountains powered by a thousand nozzles move to the riffs of Western and Indian music, making fifteen formations in all. Two shows

Indira Gandhi Musical

Fountain

St Mark's Cathedral

St. Patrick's Church

St Mary's Basilica

1 MG Road, Tel: 2221 3633A prime historical address from Bangalore's Cant era, St. Mark's Cathedral stands regally at 1, MG Road. Its 200-year-old life is rife with historical gems. The cathedral was built exclusively for the British Army posted in Bangalore as far back as 1808.

thBuilt in the style of 17 century English churches, and modelled after St Paul's Cathedral, this cream-coloured cathedral's dome infuses the city's skyline with a touch of old-world drama. High Roman arches, exquisite stained glasswork, and intricately carved woodwork make the church among Bangalore's best-kept heritage buildings. There's more the cathedral houses one of the biggest church bells down south and a must-see German pipe organ. Go to St. Mark's to witness a chapter of the British Empire's rule in Bangalore. For instance, the brass tablets on the wall offer touching tributes from the city's colonial days, including one of an English officer who was drowned in the Cauvery after saving an Indian workman's life.

15-K, Brigade Road, Tel: 2559 9863There is more than a sprinkling

thof 19 century British churches in and around the erstwhile South Parade (present MG Road). The rose-pink St. Patrick's Church, with its tall twin belfries beckon from a distance as you make your way through Residency Road. This church was not built for the British, but the Irish soldiers posted in Cantonment Bangalore. Built by a military chaplain in 1844, its best features include a sloping Mangalore-tile roof, fluted pedestals and circular ventilators with floral grazing. The church is a prominent centre of worship in the city.

Shivajinagar, Opp Russel

Jawaharlal Nehru

PlanetariumRaj Bhavan Road, Tel: 2226 6084, Web: taralaya.orgThe planetarium came up in 1992, and is a major draw for kids and space buffs. On display are permanent galleries on outer space exhibit halls display photographs of stars, galaxies and astronomical phenomena. However, it is the sky theatre that is the piece de resistance a host of shows explaining the mysteries of the universe are screened here. A state of the art projector beams a life-like view of the entire night sky across the planetarium's 15-metre dome. The theatre can seat 225 people at one go and there are two daily shows to choose from. Star-gazing sessions for amateur astronomers and educational lectures for students are also organised. Check the daily schedule of programmes before you head here there are no shows on Mondays and second Tuesdays.

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retail shops of international brands. Brigade Road connects M G Road with Residency Road and Hosur Road.

Commercial Street is the busiest commercial area in Bangalore. The street is the most famous shopping destination among Bangaloreans. There are a lot of shops of different items lined up in the street which include garments, accessories, jewellery, shoes, slippers, etc. Commercial Street offers you both expensive and inexpensive goods according to your budget.

100 Feet Road situated in Indiranagar, is in a suburban part of Bangalore. This is one of the happening places in Bangalore today. A number of shops, restaurants, offices buildings are present in 100 Feet Road. You can also find many IT companies that have also established themselves in 100 Feet Road. Though the place has been commercialized, this part of Bangalore is still a very good residential area. This road also boasts of some of the good schools in the city. The road is also famous for the handicraft and furniture stores that line up on the street.

This place is famous among the young people in Bangalore because of all the pubs that are

Commercial Street

100 feet Road Indiranagar

Residency Road

situated here. The famous Bangalore Club is one of the major attractions of this place. It is also popular for the Gateway Hotel located on this road. Apart from these, this place also has some prestigious educational institutes to its credit.

Cunningham Road is one of the happening places in Bangalore. It is a perfect place to hang out with a lot of eateries that adorn the street. It has outlets of almost all the famous eateries and coffee shops to its credit. The famous Sigma Mall is situated on this road which attracts a lot of crowd.

80 Feet Road in Koramanagala is one of the fastest developing places in Bangalore. It is near to Forum Mall. The place has a lot of shops, restaurants and offices which makes it one of the happening places in Bangalore.

Mantri Square is the largest mall in India. It is spreadout across 1 million sq. ft. having 250+ stores. The mall has a huge food court and a 6 screen multiplex.No.1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram+ 91 80 3016 0000

The Forum, developed and brought to Bangalore by Prestige Group could be called

Cunningham Road

80 Feet Road, Koramangala

Mantri Square

The Forum

MALLS

lake is best-visited in the wee hours of the morning. Just across from Ulsoor Lake is the Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha.

Sankey TankAnother major lake in

thBangalore from the late 19century, the Sankey Tank was constructed by Col Richard Hieram Sankey to provide water to Malleswaram, a suburb in west Bangalore. While the 500-year-old manmade water body has been intrinsic to the ecology of Bangalore, it is also a tourist spot where you pedal and motor boat rides can be had across its greenish-blue expanse. There's a park built around the lake, making this space green and well-oxygenated.

If you are in Bangalore, a visit to Brigade Road is a must in your itinerary. It is one of the biggest commercial centres in Bangalore. This busy shopping street is one of the favourite hang outs among Bangaloreans. The street is lined up with shops, restaurants and pubs. It also has many

Sankey Boat Club

Brigade Road

STREETS AND MARKETS

Market, Tel: 2286 5434One of the oldest churches in Bangalore, the legendary St. Mary's Basilica is a spot of calm in the otherwise chaotic Shivajinagar. Located across Russell Market Square, the basilica had humble beginnings as a small chapel set up by a travelling Frenchman Abbe Dubois. The chapel was transformed into an ornate Gothic church by Rev LF Kleiner in 1874. The baroque structure displays vaulting arches, stained glass windows from Paris and Corinithian capitals with a profusion of bunched grapes. However, more than its architectural razzle-dazzle, it's the powerful faith that this church invokes, which gives the basilica its special reputation. Shrouded in mysterious lore, it is believed that the St. Mary here possesses miraculous powers of healing. The story goes that prayers to at the basilica once quelled a plague epidemic that struck the city. Even today, belief in the powers of the St. Mary of Shivajinagar is overwhelming. Come September, thousands of believers flock to the basilica for an annual feast, dressed in customary orange.

UlsoorOnce upon a time, Bangalore was a city of lakes. Although most of these have been lost in the quest for urban development, the Ulsoor Lake still stands as testament to the city's lake legacy. Spread over a three-kilometre radius, the origins of the Ulsoor Lake (or Halasur Lake as it was formerly known) go back to the reign of

thKempegowda II, a 16 centurychieftain of Bangalore. But the lake in its current form was built by British Commissioner, Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring. Speckled with tiny islands, the picturesque Ulsoor Lake has been cleaned up from time to time. Boat rides are offered here. There's a walkway around the lake, which is a favourite with walkers and joggers. The

Ulsoor Lake

Shiva TempleKemp Fort, Airport RoadA 65-foot marble statue of Shiva holds centrestage at this recently built temple on Old Airport Road. The ginormous Shiva idol is seen seated in meditation, with Goddess Ganga flowing out of his matted locks an artificial waterfall depicts her descent. A manmade replica of the Manasarovar lake with artificial caves and 'Jyothrilingas' make this temple a popular attraction among the religiously-inclined.

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M G RoadThe South Parade of Bangalore became Mahatma Gandhi Road or M G Road after the independence. This is one of the busiest roads in Bangalore with its shopping centres, office buildings and theatres. M G Road lies between Trinity Circle and Anil Kumble Circle. The much-awaited Bangalore Metro rail will pass through M G Road.

the second mall in the Garuda Group of Malls. Garuda's entertainment options include the INOX multiplex with more than one screen and around 1000 seats. The complex also offers shoppers a wide range of cuisines at a food court with many food counters. Sri Garuda Swagath Mall, Jaya Nagar 4th block, Jaya Nagar, +91 80 4130 9058

The Forum Value Mall Whitefield is a one-stop shopping destination where you will find factory outlets, supermarket, cinema, entertainment and dining outlets under one roof. It hosts over 100 different brands at discount prices and three floors of undivided attention for you.The Forum Value Mall, No.62, Whitefield Main Road, Whitefield,+91 80 2504 3800/2504 3700 Email: infodesk.fvm@ crpmm.com

Esteem mall by the Esteem group is yet another addition to the list of wonderful Bangalore malls with a plethora of branded products to shop for. Some of the major brands it has are Wrangler, Lee, Pepe Jeans, Peter England, Koutons, Monte Carlo, Sam and Sally, Health and Glow, Ezone, Planet M and Fab India and in Restaurants, it offers numerous choices like Chung Wah, Biryani King, Mir Maya and more. Next to Hebbal Flyover, Bellary Road, Hebbal,+91 80 4169 9000

Lido is the latest mall to have caught the frenzy of shoppers in

The Forum Value Mall

Esteem Mall

Lido Mall

the city. It has everything from designer wear to dazzling accessories from all over the world. It also has a four screen multiplex which hosts about 900 seats. Swami Vivekanand Road, Ulsoor+91 80 4147 2625

TOTAL is a retail venture of the Jubilant Group. Located at Sarjapur Road, the Mall sprawls across 2, 40,000 sq ft of space and has hypermarkets and individual stores. It offers the best variety and value across product segments & services like Apparel & footwear, Consumer electronics & IT products, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, FMCG, Furniture, Home furnishings and more.Hosur Road, Kaigondana Halli, Sarjapur+91 80 2574 0224

BMP Commercial Plaza, Opposite Madiwala Police Station, Madiwala, +91 80 41550 9299

Old Airport Road, Beside Shiva Temple+91 80 2522 2501

Oasis Mall, located on Inner Ring Road, Sarjapur gives a good shopping experience with about 200,000 sq feet of shopping and office space. International brands such FCUK, Calvin Klein, Lifestyle, Spar Hypermarket, NDS office and a food court are all there. 30, Salarpuria Tech Point, 80 Feet Inner Ring Road,Koramangala. +91 80 4155 9377, 4166 6662

Bangalore Central, a part of the Central brand, is situated opposite to Mayo Hall, in the heart of the City. The six-storey mall occupies over 120,000 sq feet and houses more than 300 brands across various categories like apparel, fashion accessories, electronics,

Total Mall

Oasis Mall

Bangalore Central

Road+91 80 4147 5913

The Collection is the country's largest retail outlet with 125,000 square feet for luxury retail environments. An idea jointly conceived by Dr. Vijay Mallya of the UB Group and Mr. Irfan Razack of the Prestige Group, it has all the biggest names in international fashion, lifestyle, entertainment and food.The Collection, Vittal Mallya RoadPhone: +91 80 2271 1488

Eva Mall by Prestige is the first exclusive women mall to have come up in Bangalore and still the only one. This flower-embossed building, stocks only women's stuff; Shoes, accessories, clothes, swimwear the entire range is available there. Ofcourse, it also has electronics, food courts and all general outlets.HM Towers, Brigade RoadPhone: +91 80 2536 0393

Cosmos Mall, an idea of FUTURE GROUP, has become a prominent shopping hub of Bangalore. The Mall comprises an ideal mix of Lifestyle and value brands. Some major brands present are Pantaloons, Scullers, The Body Shop, EZone, Collection I, Sports Bar Xpress, Talwalkar's Fitness centre & Spa, Food Bazaar, Lilliput and Depot. ITPL Road, Next to HP Petrol Bunk, Brookfields,+91 80 6452 8945/46

The Sri Garuda Swagath Mall is

The Collection

Eva Mall

Cosmos

Sri Garuda Swagath

as a Retail Centre that Entertains. It houses almost everything you may want to buy. You can also entertain yourself with a choice of 11 screens showing the latest movies. Don't forget to satisfy your food cravings with its huge food court and eclectic cuisines.#21, Hosur Road,Koramangala+91 80 2206 7676/7664

The Garuda Mall is one of the biggest malls in south India. It is spread out over 75,000 sq. meters and includes 26,000 sq. meters of shopping and entertainment space on five floors and 120 stores. The Mall gives you world-class retailing experience, a wide assortment of your favorite products, guaranteed satisfaction and friendly service all 7 days of the week.Magrath Road, AshokNagar, +91 80 4112 6259, 4147 8800/01

Sigma Mall on Cunningham Road is a place sited as a young adult's entertainment zone. It houses all the most looked for brands in clothes, with Pantaloons being its flagship store. Jewellery showroom, electronics, music stores, photo shops, diamond boutiques, food outlets, fun cinema, it's all out there to give you a wholesome experience.No 15/16/17, Cunningham

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consumer durables, cosmetics, books and music and more. 47/48, Victoria Embassy, Residency Road,+91 80 6693 0100, 6693 0000

Lifestyle International (P) Ltd is part of the Landmark Group, a Dubai based retail chain. Lifestyle, positioned as a trendy, youthful and vibrant brand that offers customers a wide variety of merchandise at an exceptional value for money, began operations in India in 1999. You can find there apparel, babyshop, home Centre, shoe mart, lifestyle accessories and more.Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., Adarsh Opus, W - 76,Door No. 1, Campbell Road, Austin Town, +91 80 2556 4555

Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., Oasis Centre #30, Salarpuria Tech Point, Inner Ring Road, Koramangala+91 80 4027 6400

Hypercity mall is from the finest hypermarket chains in India. It offers a truly international shopping experience with all those contemporary products from international markets. They have a wide range of products like Food, Homeware, Home Entertainment, Hi-Tech Appliances, Furniture, Sports, Toys & Fashion.Embassy Paragon, Ground Floor, Near. Kundalahalli Gate, ITPL Road, Near Brooke Field,+91 80 4364 3333

Leela Galleria is a luxury shopping mall at the Leela Palace. Spread out on three floors it is a one-stop shopping destination for designer wears, jewellery, perfume, bags, shoes and silver collectibles. Apart from these it also has a coffee shop, a florist, a salon and a book store. The Leela Palace23, Old Airport RoadKodihalliT: 080-25211234

Lifestyle

HyperCITY

Leela Galleria

Royal Meenakshi MallThe newest mall in the city offers a great shopping experience with four floors of retail shops along with a wide range of F&B and entertainment options.

th63, 13 Cross,

Hulimaavu, Bannerghatta RoadT: 080-26487299

The first mall from the group Pheonix Mills is now in Bangalore. The mall is divided into four parts catering to retail, entertainment, hospitality and high-end commercial activity.Whitefield Road, Singayyanapalya,Mahadevapura

Pheonix Market City Mall

Earthen Symphony

Streisand

Thar Art Gallery

Natesan's Antiqarts

ART GALLERIES

Earthen Symphony is a name well reckoned for designing and crafting unique and electrifying gamut of artifacts. They have an array of products in console table with shelves, wall mounted drawer table, decorative wall murals, handmade pottery, decorative mirror, lamps, mementos, console with mirror, tea table, center table and counter table.Earthen Symphony, 3169-B, ESI Hospital Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, +91 80 6570 0798, 6451 2778

Streisand International is known for its wonderful art selections of Indian, Western, Mid-Eastern, Oriental and African themes and more. It houses thousands of handmade oil paintings in all styles on canvas by over 500 artists, associated with their studios from all across the globe. South-East Asia Regional Office: 382, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar.+91 80 6537 3100

Thar Art Gallery is known for mastering the subtle nuances of culture in a modern age marketplace and manufacturing the top quality products. It has the exquisite collection of silver furniture, articles, animals and silver jewelry, silver frames, doors, sofa and more.Shop # 1, 3rd Floor, Total Mall, Sarjapur,+91 80 4173 0895

#534, Intermediate Ring Road, Amar Jyothi Layout, Indiaranagar,+91 80 2527 4868, 4204 2475

Natesan's famous as a family of

art lovers who has kept Indian tradition alive in the finest pieces of art. It is a beautiful treasure house of artifacts and antiques, where you will find exquisite objects d'art in bronze, silver, teak, sandal and stone.64, M.G Road, +91 80 2558 8344, 2558 7427Email ID: natesanblr@gmail.com

Venkatappa Art Gallery is among the oldest galleries of Bangalore that houses about 600 paintings. Other than display of paintings by family of court painters it has stone sculptures from the Mathura and Khajurao schools of art and pottery and clay articles belonging to the Indus Valley civilizations.Kasturba Road,+91 80 2286 4483

Renaissance Gallerie, an Indian Art Gallery, promoted by Shreen Malani, has built its foundations on the promotion of artists and the inculcation of art-appreciation among its populous. It exhibits paintings and sculptures of artists both famous and promotional.Renaissance Gallerie, # 104, Westminster, 13 Cunningham Road. +91 80 2220 2232 E-mail - renaissancegallerie@ gmail.com

Heady dawn, an art gallery located in Jayanagar, offers an exclusive art for its continually interested customers. Its collection includes exotic Persian hand knotted pictorial carpets, sublime art pieces created by the truly gifted and more of such genius work of art.# 1A/39, Shop No. 3, Parmar House, 27th Cross, 4th Block, Jayanagar+91 80 4219 8201, 98441 45461

Magnitude Gallery is the pioneer in customized art and is the premier source for original masterpieces. Apart from the abstract paintings that enriches most of the galleries; here you can get an original masterpiece created according to your choice.Magnitude Gallery,No 140/13, 13th Main, 27th Cross,

rd3 Block, Jayanagar.

Venkatappa Art Gallery

Renaissance Gallerie

Heady Dawn

Magnitude Gallery

Abstract Art Gallery

Gallery Caperberry

Galleryske

Maya Art Gallery

Gandhi Bhavan

Max Muller Bhavan

Abstract Art Gallery offers a wide range of beautiful paintings and frames. It is also home to fine art prints, original paintings, historical images and sculptures & art objects.#8, Cunningham Road,Vasanth Nagar.+91 80 4123 5444, 4123 5440

Gallery Caperberry was conceived as a natural connect between art and the aesthetic cuisine of Caperberry, the restaurant. Now a regular fixture on the art circuit, Gallery Caperberry organises an art show, every two months. The works are displayed and sold at Gallery Caperberry, reinvigorating the restaurant's energy and space continually.Ground floorThe Estate, 48/1Dickenson RoadT: 080-25594567

A prominent art gallery which showcases art exhibitions by contemporary artists.2, Berlie StreetLangford TownT: 080-41120873

It was started by Dr. Rajendra Prasad under the name of Gandhi Smarak Nidhi. It aimed at promoting the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi. It houses a picture gallery which displays a rare collection of photographs and letters of Gandhi. The place also conducts seminars, sessions and meetings based on his life and values.Gandhi Bhavan, Kumarakrupa Road.

Max Muller Bhavan, a cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, provides complete information about Germany's cultural, social and political life. The place is famous for the German classes and the cultural events that they organise.

It is a contemporary art gallery that promotes many modern day artists by displaying their art works. 73, Nandidurga RoadJayamahal ExtensionT: 080-23532546

CULTURAL CENTRES

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716 CMH Road , Indiranagar 1st Stage+91 80 2520 5305/06/07/08

Alliance Francaise is an Indo-French cultural centre started in 1956. Apart from French language classes and dance classes, it acquaintances its visitors about the life in France. The well-stocked library gives great insights on French art and culture.108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthanagar,+91 80 4123 1340/44/45

The music institute established in 1987 teaches all kinds of music forms, instruments and other art forms like dance, theatre etc. It inculcates discipline, confidence and sense of commitment in people and aims at cultural unity through music.No 8, CBI Main Road, HMT-HBCS Layout, RT Nagar (Next to St. Jude's Church), +91 80 2353 6090, 2354 6090

Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography is an attempt by dancer and choreographer Dr. Maya Rao to nurture talented dancers and performers. It provides courses in different dance forms and shows up high calibre performers and choreographers.Bhoomika, 37, 17th Cross, Malleswaram,+91 80 2334 8645

The centre works towards uniting the world through literature, art forms, science and history. Various programmes like public lectures, art exhibitions, film shows and concerts are

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Bangalore

Bangalore School of Music

Natya Institute of Kathak

and Choreography

Indian Institute of World

Culture

conducted for different causes.Chitrakala Parishath (College of Fine Arts)B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore080-26678581B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi,+91 80 2667 8581

The college of fine arts under Chitrakala Parishath is one of the best institutions of art education in India. The parishath conducts some of the best art exhibitions both at national and international levels.Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road.+91 80 2226 1816, 2226 3424,

The film society which is a part of Cinema and Cultural Academy screens some of the world-class films from different languages across the world. They have also expanded to theatres, dance and music.#36,9th main,(B V Karanth Road), Banshankiri 2 nd Stage,+91 80 2671 1785

Attakalari Centre is a charitable organization which concentrates on contemporary dance, Kalarippayattu, yoga, ballet and other dance forms. The institute organises and produces different events related to the contemporary dance. It also plays a key role in bringing out digital arts. 24-04, BTS Bus Depot Road,

Chitrakala Parishath

Suchitra Film Society

Attakalari Centre for

Movement Arts

Wilson Garden, Behind Mandovi Motors.+91 80 2212 3684 / 4148 3534 / 4146 7690

NGMA

Jaaga

Kyra Theatre

Jagriti

NGMA, one of the largest art museums in Bangalore showcases the best of Indian contemporary arts. Host to international art shows, film festivals, theatre events and art activities for kids,this sprawling 3.5 acre heritage campus also has a cafe and an art store. 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Primrose RoadPalace OrchardsT: 080-22201027W: www.ngmaindia.gov.in

Jaaga Bangalore is a ground breaking new media space in the city which explores the intersection of art, culture and digital technology. Enjoy events like real-time poetry readings, community art inventions, multimedia installations, interactive music shows, photography workshops and tech talks. Rhenius Street, Off Richmond Road, Opp Hockey StadiumW: www.jaaga.in

Fancy a stand-up comedy show? The tunes of a metal band or just some good theatre? Head to Kyra, the city's supper theatre which dishes out a mean serving of entertainment and good food!

nd2 Floor, 2001 Kaati-ma Center, 100 Feet RoadIndiranagarT: 080-43419999W: www.kyra.in

Founded by theatre personalities Jagdish Raja and Arundhati Raja, the 200 seaterauditorium located in Whitefield, stages plays and dance performances on a regular basis.

RamagondanahalliVarthur Road, WhitefieldT: 080-39895050W: www.jagrititheatre.com

FESTIVALS

Bengaluru Habba

Bangalore Karaga Festival

Kadalakeyi Parishe

Bengaluru Habba' is an initiative by the Karnataka State Government to promote sports and culture. The annual cultural and sports event that lasts for 10 days is celebrated during the month of November or December. The event promotes art forms like Hindustani classical music, classical dance, Jazz, street theatre, Rocks music and sports like, tennis, Golf and swimming. Artists from different parts of India participate in different events and work towards cultural unity.

The festival is celebrated in Dharmaraya temple every year during the month of March and April. The festival is celebrated by the Thilaga community to worship Goddess Shakti. It starts from the day of Chaitra poornima. On that day shortly after dusk, the priest of the temple dressed himself as a lady carries a pot on his head and starts a procession accompanied by drum beats. The pot that he balances on his head is called the 'karaga'. He walks for 12 miles and return to the temple in the morning.

The festival popularly known as Ground nut festival among Bangaloreans is held in Bull Temple. Kadalekayi means ground nut. The farmers of Bangalore sell ground nuts near Bull temple during this festival. It is celebrated as a welcome ceremony for the ground nut crop during the month of November-December. The farmers seek the blessing of the

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Ranga ShankaraRanga Shankara is a world-class theatre facility that is committed towards the art of theatre. It has constantly introduced theatrical performances from India as well as abroad. With more than 300 plays a year, it facilitates outreach programmes for the

audiences and tries to impart theatre skills to the enthusiasts. Ranga Shankara, 36/2 8th Cross II Phase J P Nagar, +91 80 2659 2777, 2649 3982

Ganesh ChaturthiGanesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival which is observed throughout India. It is popularly known as Vinayak Chaturthi and marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh idols are made, decorated and installed in streets and homes and prayers are offered every day. The festival is celebrated for one, three, five, seven or ten days after which the idols are taken to a procession and immersed in sea or river. The festival falls between the August and September.

God during this time to help them lead a prosperous life.

Ulsoor Palaki, which falls in the month of April, is a Floral Float festival which is held at Ulsoor during the Hindu month of Chaitra. During this festival 108 floats are beautifully decorated using flowers and taken for a procession. The procession starts around 10pm in the night and is carried out till early morning.

It is known as the harvest festival. This day is celebrated in South India as Pongal, while Karnataka celebrate it as Makar Sankranthi. Celebrated in the month of January it also marks the beginning of spring season. On this day cows and bullocks are decorated and are fed 'Pongal' a preparation made of rice. People offer special pujas and prayers in temples and houses. Makar Sankranthi is very significant for Gavi Gangadhareshwara (Siva) temple also. On this day the sun's rays pass through the horns of 'Nandi' bull and lights the whole sanctum. This phenomenon is an architectural wonder and has never failed to astonish the viewers.

Dussehra is unarguably the most widely celebrated festival in Karnataka. Dussehra or Navratri is celebrated for ten days in the month of September or October . It is also called 'Nadahabba'. The festival is celebrated with great pomp in Mysore and the involvement of Mysore Royal family makes it all the more special. During the celebration the Mysore Palace is illuminated. The most important attraction of the festival is the procession that carries Goddess Chamundeswari. The procession starts from the Mysore Palace and heads

Ulsoor Palaki

Makara Sankranthi or

Pongal

Dussehra

towards the Chamundi hills. Hindus all over Karnataka celebrates this festival with great splendour.

Ugadi is celebrated as the Kannnadiga's New Year. People believe that Lord Brahma, the creator of life according to Hindu mythology, started the work of creation on this day. Lord Brahma is worshipped on this day and predictions are made for the New Year. People start the preparation of the festival one week in advance by giving their home a thorough clean and they do rigorous shopping. This day is considered auspicious to start new ventures. It normally falls during the second half of March or first half of April.

This festival is observed during the month of August. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day. Women perform pujas at home and offer garlands of cash, jewelleries and valuables to Goddess Lakshmi. People pray for their prosperity and happiness and hope that all their monetary problems will be solved.

Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in India. The festival dedicated to Lord Shiva falls on the month of Magha (according to the lunar calendar). It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva drank the poison produced from the churning of ocean and saved the universe. It is also believed that he married Goddess Parvathi on this day. On this auspicious day devotees fast for one whole day and observe vigil at night. People offer panchamrit to Shiva and offer prayers to him for peace and prosperity in their life and also forgiveness for their sins. . It is observed in the month of February or March.

Ugadi

Varamahalakshmi

Mahashivrathri

Flower Show

St Mary's Feast

Ramzan/Ramadan/Id-ul-Fitr

Christmas

Lalbagh, the most famous landmark of Bangalore holds flower shows every year. The flower shows are conducted during the Independence Day and the Republic Day for one week. It is held in the Glass House inside Lal bagh. People from different parts of the country visit Lalbagh to see this flower show every year, which is conducted based on some theme.

The oldest church in Bangalore holds one of the most popular Feasts in Bangalore. St Mary's Feast is celebrated every year in the month of September to mark the birth of Mother Mary. The festival is celebrated for 10 days starting from August 30. Special prayers are offered on the first nine days and on the tenth day i.e., September 8, the feast is celebrated. A chariot carrying Mother Mary's image is taken out for a procession through the streets of Bangalore. The feast is attended by thousands of devotees.

It is one of the major festivals of Muslims. Ramzan falls on the ninth month of Ramadan of Islamic lunar calendar. People observe fasting from dawn to dusk during the whole of this month. After 29 or 30 days, at the end of the month Eid is celebrated on the sighting of the moon. On the day of Eid, people get up early in the morning and offer prayers. They also offer special prayers in mosques on that day. They donate money and food to the poor on this day. It is a festival of self control, devoutness and brotherhood.

Christmas is one of the major festivals in Bangalore and is celebrated with much zeal. The festival that falls on the 25 of December is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The

celebration starts around a week before Christmas. The streets are decorated with colourful lights. Christmas trees and Santa Claus are important parts of the decoration. Churches are beautifully decorated and Christmas Eve services are conducted on the eve of Christmas. Christmas Carols are conducted in different places and carol processions are also seen.

K K Cabs is one of the reputed city taxi service providers in Bangalore. They are a professionally managed taxi service and have adopted various safety measures forpassengers.84/D, 4th Main, 4th Cross, New Thippasandra, HAL 3rd Stage, +91 80 4151 9999www.kkcabs.com

V-Link Taxis Private Limited, 90/4, Zonasha Alpha Building,2nd Floor, Above Staples Bridge, Marthalli Outer Ring Road, Varthur Hobli, +91 80 4422 4422

They are one of the largest car rental services in Bangalore. They are professionally maintained and provide high quality service. #30, Sri Ranga Appartment,1st Temple Road, 11th Cross, Malleswaram,+91 80 4128 0600/4152 7666

Easy Cabs are functioning in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Economical transport facility with real time tracking online communications12/10,1st Floor, Above Vijaya Bank, MSR Main Road, Gokula, +91 80 4343 4343

CITY NAVIGATE

CABS

KK Cabs

Meru Cabs Bangalore

Safe Cabs

Easy Cabs

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DiwaliDiwali, the festival of lights is celebrated all over India with great splendour. It falls during the month of October-November.On this day people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The houses are adorned and decorated with lights and oil lamps. People burst fire crackers on this occasion which is one of the major attractions of this festival.

VajraThey are premium service buses from BMTC. These red coloured buses are air-conditioned and offer high comfort. These buses ply on almost all the localities including arterials and ring roads.

Mysore Road etc. coming in from different suburbs in the city.

Silver Coloured Suvarna bus services are recently introduced which are air suspension and high comfort buses. They are specially deployed during peak hours.

The coffee coloured buses have added features like better upholstered seats with head rest, more leg space etc. The fares are slightly higher than the ordinary buses. These buses are also used by many companies to run on contract basis.

These air-conditioned buses connect the BIAL to different areas of the city.

This is one of the major bus stations in Bangalore. Kempegowda Bus Station is a large bus station in central Bangalore. This bus station is just opposite to the Bangalore City Railway Station. Buses ply to all areas in Bangalore from this station.

The station is situated in one of the main commercial areas of Bangalore. It is near the Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station.

The bus station is well connected to Kempegowda Bus Station. Buses mainly ply to South and South East of Bangalore.For details of different bus routes, timings and fare visit www.bmtcinfo.com

Suvarna

Pushpak

Vayu Vajra Airport Service

MAJOR BUS STATIONS

Kempegowda Bus Station

Shivajinagar Bus Station

Shantinagar Bus Stand

Bangalore Club

Indiranagar Club

The Koramangala Club

CLUBS IN BANGALORE

Field MarshalK.M. Cariappa RoadT: 080-40220000, 66060000

9th Main, 4th Cross,HAL II Stage, IndiranagarT: 080 25280323

th thCA-17, 6 Block, 6 CrossKoramangalaT: 080-25531864

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ORDERS UNDER TAKEN FOR MYSORE & TANJVOURE

IN TRADITIONAL STYLE; READY PICTURES OF

TRADITIONAL PAINTINGS ARE AVAILABLE.

KUMARI ARTSContact : T.A. Vasantha Kumari,

No. 3044/3, Tholasi Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, Mysore - 570 020.Ph No. 0821 - 2515643, Mobile No. : 98804 98129

email id : vasantha_tholasi@yahoo.co.inwebsite : http://www.tholasiarts.com

EASY AUTOSThe city also has a fleet of auto services also to make the

journey of passengers easy. One of the best ways to get an auto

is to contact Easy Autos. Easy autos are call-auto services

started by the Transport Department of Karnataka through the

Regional Transport Authority. They have a call centre which

helps passengers to find autos. You can make a call and avail

the service any time of the day. They follow meter charges

approved by the government.+91 98441 12233

Hertz Rent a Car

City safari

Bangalore City Taxi

BUSES - BMTC

Address: 476, Audugodi, th

Koramangala, 8 block, +91 80 4184 1212

#724/8, 3rd Block, E.S.I. Hospital Road, Rajajinagar:+91 80 6453 9999, 6453 6666

No.2934/B, Mkk Road, D Block, Rajajinagar, +91 80 4155 2222/4155 3333

BMTC was found in 1997 in Bangalore keeping the expansion of city in mind. This division of Karnataka

State Road Transport Service aims at providing efficient, economic, safe, and reliable transport bus service in Bangalore city. BMTC has the credit of introducing the intra-city Volvo buses for the first time in the country. This is one of the few public sector undertakings in Asia to make profit. The different kind of BMTC buses on road are :

These are buses painted in green and bottle green colours. They ply in 12 major routes namely Hosur Road, Bannerghatta Road, Sarjapura Road, Kanakapura Road,

Big 10

Cosmopolitan Club

KGA

Jayanagar Club

Malleshwaram Club

Wood Rose Club

Regent Club

Augusta

Brigade Gateway

Sadashivnagar Club

The Club

Century Club

Bowring Club

22nd Cross, 3rd Block, JayanagarT: 080-26630110, 26630093

No.1, Golf Avenue, Kodihalli, Off. Airport Road, P.B.No. 817T: 080-40090000

Community Institute Of Management Studies [MBA Block],No. 2/1, 9th Cross, 9th Main, 2nd Block JayanagarT: 080-

No.110, Yathiraja Mutt Bldg,11th Cross, MalleswaramT: 080-23311388

Brigade Millenium Campus, 7th phase JP NagarT: 080-41995999

Brigade Metropolis campus, 73/1, Garudacharpalya, Whitefield main road, Mahadevapura postT: +91 8042035750

Brigade Gardenia Campus, 8th Phase, JP NagarT: 080- 40242222

26/1, Dr.Rajkumar RoadMalleshwaram WestT: 080-41527295

th21, 15 CrossSadashivnagarT: 080-23618263

Mysore Road, NayandahalliT: 080-28600665

1, Seshadri RoadCubbon ParkT: 080-22211633

19, St. Marks Road, MG RoadT: 080-22228881

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a laughter ride which a comical twist to Christmas promises a fun-filled night. Priced at Rs.1000 including beverages and snacks.Venue: Alliance Franaise P.B. 108, Thimmaiah RoadVasanthanagarT: 080-41231340

DANCE

ART

The Keyboard of Small

Things

Art Show at Renaissance

Gallerie

Harmony with Art

Date: November 2-18 (Wed-Fri) Time: 10.30am-6pmOn display will be paintings by Mukesh Sharma. His work is inspired by 'The Infinite Monkey Theorem'. The current work describes our brave new world of technology using aesthetics of Indian artistic tradition.Venue: Gallery Sumukha24/10 BTS Depot Road, Wilson GardenT: 080-22292230 / 41207215

Date: Nov 2-7 (Wed-Mon)On display will be art works of artist Gayathri Shantaram, which will be followed by a group exhibition of paintings by Mr. Jitendra Sule from Mumbai, Mr. Soumya Chakraborty from Kolkata, Mr. Sabya Sachi Ghosh from Kolkata and Mr. Mohan Gundlupet from Bangalore from Nov 8-12. Venue: Renaissance Gallerie104, Westminster13 Cunningham RoadT: 080-22202232

Inhabited GeometryDate: Nov 2 (Wed) Time: 7.30pmInhabited Geometry by Mandeep Raikhy sets up the choreography to demonstrate the idea of home. The group has seven dancers. Venue: ADA Ranga MandiraJayachamaraj RoadKalasipalam New ExteT: 080-22219388

Date: Nov 2-30 (Wed-Wed) Time: 10am-6pmOn display will be artworks by artist Mr. R. D. Roy and Mr. Satish Biradhar.Venue: Gallery Third Eye,F-2, Epsilon Villas,Yemlur Main Road,Next to Logica IT Park Behind HAL T: 080-41640471 / 9845585235

Date: Nov 5 (Sat) Time: 11amSome of the most renowned artists Anjolie Ela Menon, J M S Mani Rabin Mondal, K M Adimoolam, Jatin Das, Ashoke Mullick, Akbar Padamsee, K K Hebbar, Manu Parekh, Sajal Sarkar, Amitabh Sengupta, G S Shenoy, Ramesh Rao, K G Subramanyan and Jasu Rawal will be displaying their artworks.Venue: Crimson Art GalleryThe Hatworks Boulevard, 32, Cunningham RoadT: 080-65379223

Date: Till Nov 6 (Sun)The art exhibition portrays the visuality of adornment a cross disciplinary art show exploring the body as a museum.Venue: Apparao Gallery, The Presidency82, St Marks Road (Next to Bishop Cottons)T: +91 9686112076

Date: Nov 10 (Thurs)Exhibiting art works of artists Radhika Neelakantan, Prakash Ghadge and Ganapati Hegde, this art show depicts the beauty of natural world.Venue: Kynkyny Art Gallery104, Embassy Square, 148, Infantry RoadAbove Ganjam JewellersT: 080-40926202

Date: Nov 4 (Fri) Time: 8pmPresenting three renowned comedians Jaydeep Sarkar, Anubhav Pal and Ro Campbell. This trio are sure to take you on

Nostalgia-Upfront and

Personal

The Sartorial World

Paradise Regained

Kings of Comedy

COMEDY

Namma Bengaluru Dance Utsav

Grand Inaugural

Children's Showcase

Film Screening

Indian Contemporary Dance

Date: Nov 26 (Sat)-Dec 2 (Fri)Get ready for a week long extravagance of dance performances at the dance festival presented by STEM Dance Company and Madhu Nattraj. The first of its kind international festival will feature more than 300 dancers will also have performers from other countries.

Date: Nov 26 (Sat)The inaugural function will have a kaleidoscopic dance performance, live music and art extravaganza.

Date: Nov 27 (Sun) The event will include exciting workshops and performance.

Date: Nov 28 (Mon)Enjoy an evening of international dance films screened in open air.The events are at:Venue: UB City Vittal Mallya RoadT: + 919886881176

Date: Nov 29 (Tue)STEM Dance Company will be performing some of its best dance compositions.

Date: Nov 30 (Wed)The National Dance Company Wales will be entertaining you with contemporary dance performances.Performed at: Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall16th Cross, Gayathri Devi Park ExtensionMalleshwaram,VyalikavalT: 080-23445810, 23443956

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Festival is conducted in collaboration with the Bavarian State Government, FilmFernsehFonds Bayern and Suchitra Film Society. It is a platform for both the countries to screen their quality films in a way to understand one another's culture. The highligh