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How Kondareddy Buruju, the fort at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, came to be.

ಕೊಂಡಾರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಕೋಟೆ ಆದದ್ದು ಹೇಗೆ? | Kurnool Fort | Andhra Pradesh

Konda Reddy Fort, also known as Kondareddy Buruju is a fort situated in the city of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, India. At a distance of 2 km from Kurnool Railway Station, 2.9 km from Kurnool New Bus Stand and 24 km from Alampur, Konda Reddy fort is an imposing structure situated in the heart of Kurnool City. The monument, a semi-circular bastion crowned with a tower, is the only extant remains of an old fortification around the city. The construction of the fort dates back to the 12th century when the city of Kurnool was used as a base on Tungabhadra river crossing. Kurnool was reigned by Vijayanagara Emperors Devaraya II and Achyutaraya who succeeded Krishnadevaraya built the initial fort between 1530 and 1542. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konda_Reddy_Fort Audio Copyrights: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Cinematic Documentary Neo Classic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / The Road https://youtu.be/1j-0ygSMkLo?si=jXdLfTWBjKP_cqBI

A visit to the Belum cave system in Andhra Pradesh.

ಅತ್ಯಂತ ರೋಮಾಂಚಕ ಬೇಲಮ್ ಗುಹೆಗಳು... ಆಂಧ್ರಪ್ರದೇಶ...| Caves | Andhra Pradesh |

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Where Sir M. Visvesvaraya's family name comes from, at Mokshagundam and Addanki in Andhra Pradesh.

ಸರ್ ಎಂ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯನವರು ಬಂದಿದ್ದು ಎಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಗೊತ್ತೇನು...? | Karnataka | Andhra Pradesh |

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (15 September 1861-14 April 1962), also referred to by his initials, MV, was an Indian civil engineer, administrator, and statesman, who served as the 19th Dewan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918. Visvesvaraya is regarded in India as one of the foremost civil engineers whose birthday, 15 September, is celebrated every year as Engineer's Day in India, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. He is also often regarded as "the maker of modern Mysore". According to Prajavani, a Kannada language newspaper, he is also the most popular figure in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Visvesvaraya worked as a civil engineer for the government of British India and later as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Mysore. For his services to British India, he was appointed CIE and later knighted KCIE. For his services to the Kingdom of Mysore and the Republic of India, he was awarded the Bharata Ratna by Government of India in 1955. Timeline: 00:00 - 00:42 Intro 00:42 - 02:41 Addanki 02:41 - 05:10 Heritage Mokshagundam 05:10 - 05:50 Old Mokshagundam 05:50 - 07:30 today's Mokshagundam 07:30 - 08:46 Sir MV's Family Tree 08:46 - 09:11 Why Mokshagundam? 09:11 - 12:45 Importance of Sir M Vishweshwariah 12:45 - 15:03 Tribute to Sir MV Audio Credits: @minnaminni - Classical Veena instrumental music | Ronak Ramchandran & Sarvesh Karthick | Melange Fest 2024| https://youtu.be/1ayq6oS16jw?si=36-bV9WL1Mo9T_9F #karnataka #andhrapradesh #engineering #history #kannada #telugu

Gooty Fort in Andhra Pradesh, a major stronghold of the Vijayanagara kings.

ವಿಜಯನಗರದ ಅರಸರು ಆಳಿದ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕೋಟೆ... ಗುತ್ತಿ, ಆಂಧ್ರಪ್ರದೇಶ | GOOTY FORT | Andhra Pradesh |

The Gooty Fort, also known as Ravadurg and Gutti Kota, is a ruined fort located on a hill in the Gooty town of Andhra Pradesh, India. The town of Gooty (originally, "Gutti") is located in the Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance. The fort is located on a group of hills that rise up to 680 m above the sea level. The hills are connected by lower spurs. The citadel of the fort is located on the westernmost hill. It has only one entrance known as "Mar Gooty. The summit of the citadel has two buildings, apparently a granary and a gunpowder magazine. The ruined Narasimha temple is located near the summit. On a 300 m high cliff, there is a small pavilion called "Murari Rao's seat", which provides a panoramic view of the town below. It is said that the Maratha general Murarirao Ghorpade used to play chess and swing here. Travel Partner: Gosala Vacations | Gasala Ventures Contact: +91 8884766278 Timelines: 00:00 - 01:12 Intro 01:12 - 02:10 Where is Gooty? 02:10 - 04:11 Ser Thomas Munro 04:11 - 08:50 Timelines of Gooty 08:50 - 11:06 The British Raj 11:06 - 13:08 Power Politics for Gooty 13:08 - 14:45 Murari Rao's seat 14:45 - 16:00 Outro Audio Copyrights: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Documentary Cinematic Adventure by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Misty Mountains https://youtu.be/qGgshTVDxGY?si=hVp29ZmwFQlfTGHw Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Epic Cinematic Trailer by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Giants League https://youtu.be/0F0o1VmGOOI?si=hpMy_ElZM1_svds1

A tantric shrine at Alampur in Telangana, attributed to the Badami Chalukyas.

ಬಾದಾಮಿ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು ಕಟ್ಟಿದ ಏಕೈಕ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ದೇಗುಲ... ಅಲಂಪುರ, ತೆಲಂಗಾಣ | Alampura | Telangana |

Alampuram (Hemalapuram) is a town situated in Jogulamba Gadwal district in the Indian state of Telangana. Alampur is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site in Shaktism and is also home to the Navabrahma Temples, a group of nine temples dedicated to Shiva[5] built in the seventh and eighth century CE. It is the meeting point of the rivers Tungabhadra and Krishna and is referred to as Dakshina Kasi and is also considered the western gateway to Srisailam. The sacredness of Alampur is mentioned in the Skanda Purana. It is surrounded by the Nallamala hills and is situated on the left bank of the Tungabhadra River. Alampur was ruled by badami chalukyas they built 9 cluster of shiva temples. After them rashtrakutas of manyakheta and western chalukyas of karnataka built papanasi temples. Alampur is home to multiple Telugu and old Kannada inscriptions.Alampur contains numerous Hindu temples, the prominent ones being Jogulamba temple, Navabrahma temples, Papanasi temples, and Sangameswara Temple. Jogulamba temple is one of the eighteen Maha Shakta pithas, which are the most significant shrines and pilgrimage destinations in Shaktism. The Navabrahma Temples[3][4] are nine temples dedicated to Shiva built in the seventh and eighth century CE by the Badami Chalukyas. The Navabrahma temples are listed as an archaeological and architectural treasure on the official "List of Monuments" prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India. Papanasi temples are a group of twenty three Hindu temples dated between 9th- and 11th-century located in Papanasi village, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to the south-west of Alampur. Papanasi temples are close to the Navabrahma Temples of the Shaivism tradition, but were constructed a few centuries later by the Rashtrakutas and Western Chalukyas. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alampuram_(Hemalapuram) Our Travel Partners: GOSALA VENTURES | GOSALA VACATIONS Contact: +91 88847 66278 Timeline: 00:00 - 01:02 Intro 01:02 - 02:25 Glimpse of Alampur 02:25 - 03:56 Mythological Alampur 03:56 - 12:20 Historical Alampur 12:20 - 16:00 Archaeological Museum of Alampur 16:00 - 17:41 Outro Audio Copyright: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Documentary Cinematic Adventure by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Misty Mountains https://youtu.be/qGgshTVDxGY?si=_UPo_jWCMtfD0z4w @minnaminni - Classical Veena instrumental music | Ronak Ramchandran & Sarvesh Karthick | Melange Fest 2024| https://youtu.be/1ayq6oS16jw?si=36-bV9WL1Mo9T_9F #kannada #chalukyas #telangana #andhrapradesh #history

The Andhra ancestral home of the Aravidu dynasty and Aliya Rama Raya of Vijayanagara.

ವಿಜಯನಗರ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯವನ್ನಾಳಿದ ಅರವೀಡು ರಾಜವಂಶಸ್ಥರ ಮೂಲ ಸ್ಥಳ... ಅಳಿಯ ರಾಮರಾಯ ಬಂದಿದ್ದು ಇಲ್ಲಿಂದಲೇ...

The Aravidu Dynasty was the fourth and last Hindu dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India. Its founder was Tirumala Deva Raya, whose brother Rama Raya had been the masterful regent of the last ruler of the previous dynasty. Rama Raya's death at the Battle of Talikota in 1565 led to the subsequent destruction of Vijayanagar by the combined forces of the Muslim states of the Deccan. The Aravidu family claimed to be Kshatriyas and were based in Andhra region. They claimed to belong to the Atreya gotra and traced their lineage to the Eastern Chalukya king Rajaraja Narendra. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aravidu_dynasty Audio Copyrights: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Epic Action Cinematic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Heroes https://youtu.be/lpEL1Nt6rJk?si=Ba_Nhz23dVojxmt3 #hampi #kannada #vijayanagar #history

Sawantwadi Palace and the Devbagh coast where river and sea meet in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

ಸಾವಂತವಾಡಿ ಅರಮನೆ | ದೇವಬಾಗ್ - ನದಿಯನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಪಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಸಾಗರ

More Info on https://sawantwadipalace.com/home Sawantwadi, known as the land of the artists, is an integral part of the Konkan region which is in the mid-western coast of India. The Princely State of Sawantwadi was ruled by the Royal Family of Sawant Bhonsles. The Sawantwadi Palace was built by Khem Sawant III during his reign from 1755-1803 stands as a pride of the city. The Royal Palace of Sawantwadi is truly an architectural masterpiece that effortlessly merges the English arches with the native workmanship and the vibrant red laterite stones. Source: https://sawantwadipalace.com/aboutus Devbagh Point: More info on https://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Sindhudurg/Malvan/Devbag Timeline: 00:00 - 00:40 Intro 00:40 - 02:30 Palace Courtyards 02:30 - 05:54 Palace Indoors/Museum 05:54 - 08:44 River meets her Ocean 08:44 - 09:23 Outro Audio Copyrights: Music provided by no copyright - audio world https://youtu.be/Yj7gkX_qKXc?si=juyllt2jtNSPQld4 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Cinematic Sad Violin by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Sweetheart https://youtu.be/VFJ9LVSK3sM?si=SQPlJ47Q0DV97di3 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Upbeat Motivational Business Podcast by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Tomorrow https://youtu.be/hU_k7lgPTSk?si=88wn94w3CB-5mQvX

Prehistoric laterite petroglyphs of the Konkan coast in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, and Goa.

ಹನ್ನೆರಡು ಸಾವಿರ ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಶಿಲ್ಪಕಲೆ...

Relevant links to read about Petroglyphs: https://kevinstandagephotography.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/the-konkan-petroglyphs-rundhe-tali/ https://www.heritageuniversityofkerala.com/Publications/P1/18_Garge%20etal_PPJ_20230202.pdf https://thebetterindia.com/162769/ratnagiri-petroglyphs-history-stone-age-news/ The petroglyphs of Konkan, sometimes called Konkan geoglyphs, are prehistoric rock carvings etched into the flat laterite plateaus (sadas) along Maharashtra’s and Goa’s coast. They’re estimated at roughly 12,000 years old, with some evidence pushing them toward 20-24 kya, making them older than the Indus Valley civilisation and a rare Indian example of open-air geoglyphs. What they look like - Over 1,500 carvings at ∼70 sites, concentrated in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts (Barsu, Devache Gothane, Ukshi, Kasheli, etc.) and Goa’s Pansaymol. - Life-sized or larger outlines of animals (elephants, tigers, rhinos, hippos, sharks, peacocks), human figures, and abstract geometric motifs, made by pecking/scooping 3-5 cm deep into rock. 【1j1O】 - The absence of domestic animals suggests hunter-gatherer creators from the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition. Why they matter - They fill a huge gap in Konkan’s prehistory, providing the only evidence of human occupation between the Paleolithic and early historic periods. - The fauna depicted includes species long extinct locally, offering ecological clues. - India has placed them on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list and Maharashtra declared key sites protected monuments in 2024. They’re vulnerable to laterite mining and development (e.g., the proposed Barsu refinery), so conservation efforts are underway with local communities and research centres. If you ever visit Ratnagiri, the Barsu and Ukshi sites are among the most accessible clusters. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konkan_geoglyphs Audio Credits: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Cinematic Tense Trailer by Cold Cinema [No Copyright Music] / Ashes https://youtu.be/NBW-iRd1R4Q?si=KEdBGHRYDp9COR8X #kannada #maharashtra #konkan #history Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Sad Background Music by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Drama https://youtu.be/-wo-4SS2SzI?si=Hb45kcwa6efl53n8

Vijaydurg, a coastal fort of Shivaji in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

ಛತ್ರಪತಿ ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಮಹಾರಾಜರ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಅಭೇದ್ಯ ಕೋಟೆ... ವಿಜಯದುರ್ಗ, ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ

Vijay Durg Fort, nestled in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, is a testament to the region's rich maritime history. Built in the 12th century by Raja Bhoj II of the Shilahar dynasty, this fort was originally known as Gheria. Its strategic location on the Arabian Sea made it a prized possession for various rulers, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who captured it in 1653 and renamed it Vijay Durg, meaning "Fort of Victory" . The fort's architecture is a marvel, with triple-layered walls, 27 bastions, and angled walls designed to deflect cannon fire. Its unique defensive mechanisms include tidal gates and hidden underwater walls to damage enemy ships. The fort's location on the 40 km long Waghotan Creek made it nearly impregnable, as large vessels couldn't enter the shallow waters . Vijay Durg Fort played a pivotal role in naval warfare, serving as a stronghold for the Maratha Navy under Admiral Kanhoji Angre. The British, Portuguese, and Dutch attempted to capture it several times but failed, earning it the nickname "Eastern Gibraltar" . Today, the fort is a protected monument and a popular tourist destination, offering breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea and insights into Maharashtra's glorious past. Timeline: 00:00 - 00:37 The Naval Base in 1163 00:37 - 00:56 Intro 00:56 - 02:52 Background story of Vijaydurg 02:52 - 04:11 The Canons 04:11 - 05:49 Buyaari Maarg 05:49 - 07:18 The Shivaji's Burj 07:18 - 08:25 The Bunker 08:25 - 09:43 The Council Hall 09:43 - 10:36 The Horse Stable 10:36 - 12:16 Tulasi and Tank 12:16 - 13:53 The Giant Water Storage 13:53 - 16:09 The Grains Storage 16:09 - 17:23 Gibraltor of the East! 17:23 - 18:12 Who is Kanuji Angre? 18:12 - 18:37 Outro Audio Copyrights: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Epic Cinematic Trailer by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Giants League https://youtu.be/0F0o1VmGOOI?si=l6srp4bbD6gZfGRt Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Cinematic Orchestra by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Spirit https://youtu.be/q84jfaYFbKo?si=Ww6oS5eKDG98nB-4 #shivajimaharaj #maharashtra #karnataka #mysore #history

Yashwantgad in Sindhudurg, described as a naval base built for Pulakeshin.

ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿಗಾಗಿಯೇ ಕಟ್ಟಿದಂಥ ನೌಕಾನೆಲೆ... ಯಶವಂತ ಘಡ... ಸಿಂಧೂದುರ್ಗ ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ

In 610-611 AD, Redi was an important trading port under the Chalukya ruler Swamiraja. Redi Fort was built before the rise of the Marathas, with construction starting around 600 AD. Each successive ruler expanded the boundaries of the fort. The current fort walls extend to nearly a 1 km radius, but the original fort stretched from the north, where the Ganesh idol was discovered, to Kanlya Lake, and included Durgusa Island in the Arabian Sea. The fort was part of Admiral Kanhoji Angre's line of defenses, built for Maratha Queen Tarabai Bhosale. [Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yashwantgad_Fort] Timeline: 00:00 - 00:30 Abstract 00:30 - 01:12 Intro 01:12 - 01:46 The MightyChalukyas 01:46 - 02:50 Who is Swamiraju? 02:50 - 05:15 The Arabian Sea 05:15 - 06:19 The Marathas 06:19 - 09:13 6CE & 17CE 09:13 - 12:12 Inside the Fort Walls 12:12 - 12:30 Dharmi plays cricket! 12:30 - 13:29 The Final Courtyard scene 13:29 - 14:20 Outro Audio Copyrights: "Ascension" by Cold Cinema https://bit.ly/4aZuKdM https://youtu.be/gYUC-sXt_8M?si=AaeV3F0Z_ITEdnAh Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Cinematic Documentary Neo Classic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / The Road https://youtu.be/1j-0ygSMkLo?si=mRAxrlp4b_4rBCk5 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Cinematic Sad Violin by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Sweetheart https://youtu.be/VFJ9LVSK3sM?si=TdfvQ6_rjlBvBoyn Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Documentary Violin Cinematic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Deep Breathshttps://youtu.be/OwEU8dPYCvY?si=iegecsDt_A0nRIu9 #maharashtra #karnataka #kannada #shivajimaharaj #malvan

Sindhudurg Fort, Shivaji's sea fort in the middle of the water off Maharashtra.

ಛತ್ರಪತಿ ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಮಹಾರಾಜರು ಕಟ್ಟಿದ ಸಮುದ್ರ ಮಧ್ಯದ ನೌಕಾ ನೆಲೆ | ಅಭೇದ್ಯ ಕೋಟೆ ಸಿಂಧು ದುರ್ಗ, ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ...

Sindhudurg Fort, built in 1664-1667 by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is a 48-acre sea fortress located on a rocky island off the Malvan coast in Maharashtra. Featuring 3 km long ramparts, 42 bastions, and a concealed entrance, this impregnable fort was designed to counter foreign naval forces and serves as a premier, accessible, national-protected heritage site. Timeline: 00:00 - 01:33 Historical Evidences 01:34 - 02:22 Where are we? 02:23 - 03:33 Intro with Boat ride 03:34 - 04:25 Glimpse 04:26 - 05:51 Significance of the fort 05:52 - 07:03 Strategic powers of the fort 07:04 - 08:23 Secret well! But why? 08:24 - 09:17 Salt water amidst the Sea water 09:18 - 10:25 Chor Darwaaza 10:26 - 11:19 Aerial View Audio Credits: Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Documentary Cinematic Adventure by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Misty Mountains https://youtu.be/qGgshTVDxGY?si=QX_2et4NJDrTEcuE Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Country Western Folk Vlog by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Without Caution https://youtu.be/tWdwwcVXG1s?si=RiisQ7Ve6DUEopA2 Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Documentary Violin Cinematic by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Deep Breaths https://youtu.be/OwEU8dPYCvY?si=LyuUtp205-eHwps8 Music provided by no copyright - audio world https://youtu.be/Yj7gkX_qKXc?si=jvna3JEYDTvts2z3 #maharashtra #shivajimaharaj #kannada #history

Pulakeshin II's battle on the Narmada, the fight that changed his title.

EP02 | ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು | ನರ್ಮದಾ ತೀರದ ಯುದ್ಧ | ಬಿರುದು ಬದಲಿಸುವ ಸಮಯ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದ ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿ...

The clash between *Harshavardhana* (North Indian ruler of the Pushyabhuti dynasty, capital at Kannauj) and *Pulakeshin II* (Chalukya king of Badami) in the early 7th century is one of the most famous showdowns in early medieval Indian history. What sparked it? - *Harshavardhana* (606‑647 CE) had expanded his empire across North India and wanted to push south into the Deccan. - *Pulakeshin II* (609‑642 CE) was consolidating the Deccan plateau under the Chalukyas and wasn’t about to let a northern power swoop in. The Battle (c. 634‑635 CE) - *Location*: The decisive encounter happened near the *Narmada River* (border of modern Maharashtra‑Madhya Pradesh). - *Outcome*: Pulakeshin II’s forces *defeated Harsha’s army*. The Chinese pilgrim *Xuanzang* (who visited both courts) noted that Harsha was stopped at the Narmada and forced to retreat north. - *Result*: The victory secured Chalukya dominance over the Deccan and kept Harsha’s expansionist dreams in check. Pulakeshin earned the title *“Paramaveshvara”* (Supreme Lord). Sources & Perspectives - *Aihole Inscription* (Ravikirti, court poet of Pulakeshin II) boasts of the victory and calls Harsha’s army “shattered”. - *Xuanzang’s Records*: Mention Harsha’s failed southern campaign and Pulakeshin’s strong defense. - *Harsha’s own inscriptions* (e.g., Madhuban and Banas plates) don’t mention the defeat, typical royal silence on loss. Why it matters - *Political balance*: Stopped north‑south unification under one ruler for a few more centuries. - *Cultural ripple*: Both courts were patrons of art, Harsha leaned to Buddhism, Pulakeshin to Hinduism (Shaivism/Vaishnavism), showing co‑existing cultural paths. Want more on how it shaped later dynasties or the armies’ tactics? 🤓 *Hashtags you can use* #Harshavardhana #PulakeshinII #BadamiChalukyas #NarmadaBattle #IndianHistory #AncientIndia #DeccanHistory #Xuanzang #AiholeInscription #MedievalWars What do you think? Anything else you want dug up? 🚀

Poompuhar, the Tamil port where the Kaveri meets the sea.

ಪುಂಪೂಹಾರ್ | ಜೀವನದಿ ಕಾವೇರಿ ಸಮುದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಐಕ್ಯವಾಗುವ ಪುಣ್ಯ ಸ್ಥಳ...

The Gadkalika temple at Ujjain, linked to the story of Kalidasa receiving learning.

ಕಾಳಿದಾಸನಿಗೆ ವಿದ್ಯೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಕಾಲಿಮಾತೆಯ ಗಡ್ ಕಾಳಿಕಾ ಮಂದಿರ... ಉಜ್ಜಯಿನಿ...

The Harsiddhi Shaktipeeth of Parvati at Ujjain.

ಮಾ ಹರಸಿದ್ದಿ... ತಾಯಿ ಪಾರ್ವತಿಯ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಶಕ್ತಿಪೀಠ, ಉಜ್ಜಯಿನಿ...

The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and Mamleshwar on the Narmada in Madhya Pradesh.

ಓಂಕಾರೇಶ್ವರ ಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಲಿಂಗ... ಮಮಲೇಶ್ವರ, ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರದೇಶ

How people from Terakanambi protected the deity of Srirangam in Tamil Nadu.

ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಂ | ತೆರಕಣಾ0ಬಿ | ತಮಿಳುನಾಡಿನ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ರಕ್ಷಿಸಿದ ರೋಚಕ ಇತಿಹಾಸ...

Srirangam Temple, also known as Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Ranganatha, a reclining deity. Located in Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, it's one of the largest functioning temples in the world, spanning 156 acres. *Key Features:* - *Architecture*: The temple showcases Dravidian architecture with seven concentric enclosures (prakarams) and 21 gopurams (towers), including the 239.5-foot-tall Rajagopuram, the tallest temple tower in Asia. - *History*: The temple has a rich history dating back to the Chola dynasty and has been patronized by various rulers, including the Vijayanagara Empire. - *Significance*: It's one of the 108 Divya Desams (sacred Vishnu temples) and a major pilgrimage site for Vaishnavites. - *Festivals*: The temple hosts various festivals, including the 21-day festival during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January), which attracts over 1 million visitors. *Temple Timings:* - *Morning Darshan*: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM - *Evening Darshan*: 1:15 PM to 9:00 PM - *Pooja Timings*: Viswaroopa Seva at 6:00 AM, Sayaraksha Pooja at 6:00 PM, and Ardha Jama Pooja at 9:00 PM *Getting There:* - *By Air*: The nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 15 km from Srirangam. - *By Train*: Srirangam has a railway station with selected trains stopping, while others stop at Tiruchirappalli Junction. - *By Bus*: Regular bus services are available from Tiruchirappalli Junction to Srirangam Temple ¹ ². Srirangam Temple is an architectural marvel and a spiritual haven, attracting devotees and tourists alike with its grandeur and intricate details ³.

How Veerappan kidnapped Dr. Rajkumar from the farmhouse at Gajanur in Tamil Nadu.

ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರನ್ನ ವೀರಪ್ಪನ್ ಕಿಡ್ನ್ಯಾಪ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು ಹ್ಯಾಗೆ....

Veerappan, a notorious Indian forest brigand, kidnapped legendary Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar on July 30, 2000, from his farmhouse in Gajanur, Tamil Nadu. The kidnapping was a shocking incident that strained relations between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, with millions of fans and two state governments on edge for 108 days. *Key Events of the Kidnapping:* - *The Abduction*: Veerappan and his armed gang attacked Rajkumar's farmhouse, taking the actor and his son-in-law, S.A. Govindaraj, hostage. Veerappan demanded ransom and made politically sensitive demands, including the release of 121 TADA detainees and recognition of Tamil as a second official language in Karnataka. - *Negotiations*: Tamil journalist Nakkheeran Gopal was appointed as the chief negotiator by the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka governments. After several rounds of negotiations, Rajkumar was released on November 15, 2000. - *Aftermath*: Although a police official claimed a ransom of 300 million rupees was paid for Rajkumar's release, the actor's family denied this allegation. Veerappan was eventually killed in an encounter with the Special Task Force in 2004. *The Court Case:* - *Acquittal*: In 2018, nine suspects accused of involvement in the kidnapping were acquitted by the Erode court due to lack of evidence. The court noted that the prosecution failed to prove the alleged nexus between Veerappan's gang and the accused ¹. The kidnapping and subsequent events remain a significant chapter in India's criminal history, highlighting Veerappan's notorious activities and the complexities of law enforcement ².

Episode 67 on the kings of Penukonda, compared to Nero playing while Rome burned.

67 ಹಂಪೆ | ರೋಮ್ ಹೊತ್ತಿ ಉರಿಯುತಿರೇ ನೀರೊ ಪಿಟೀಲು ನುಡಿಸಿದಂತೆ ಈ ಪೆನುಕೊಂಡೆಯ ಅರಸರು...

Episode 52 on Achyutaraya's Kannada-script coronation inscription at Kalahasti.

52 ಹಂಪೆ | ಕಾಳಹಸ್ತಿ | ಅಚ್ಯುತರಾಯರು ಸಿಂಹಾಸನವೇರಿದ ಶಾಸನ | ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿ...

Episode 29 on why Krishnadevaraya attacked prosperous Orissa.

29 ಹಂಪೆ | ಅಂಥಾ ವೈಭವದ ಒರಿಸ್ಸಾ ಮೇಲೆ ದಾಳಿ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇಕೆ ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣದೇವರಾಯರು...

Episode 28 on the splendour of Puri Jagannath in Krishnadevaraya's time.

28 ಹಂಪೆ | ಪುರಿ ಜಗನ್ನಾಥನ ವೈಭವ ರಾಯರ ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಹ್ಯಾಗಿತ್ತು ನೋಡಿ...

Episode 08 on Kumara Kampana reinstalling the Ranganatha image that had been hidden at Tirupati.

08 ಹಂಪೆ | ತಿರುಪತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಚ್ಚಿಟ್ಟಿದ್ದ ಶ್ರೀರಂಗನನ್ನು ಮರು ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪಿಸಿದ ಪರಾಕ್ರಮಿ ಕುಮಾರ ಕಂಪಣ

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A visit to the Manikaran hot springs and the Mahadeva shrine in Himachal Pradesh.

ಹಿಮಾಚಲದ ಬಿಸಿನೀರಿನ ಬುಗ್ಗೆಗಳು... ಮಣಿ ಕರ್ಣ ಮಹಾದೇವನ ಮಹಿಮೆ...

How crores of rupees became worthless at the India-Pakistan partition.

ಭಾರತ ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನ ವಿಭಜನೆಯಾದಾಗ ಇದ್ದ ಕೋಟ್ಯಂತರ ರೂಪಾಯಿ ಮಣ್ಣಾದ ಕಥೆ India Pakistan suppuration time corrency

ಭಾರತ ಪಾಕಿಸ್ತಾನ ವಿಭಜನೆಯಾದಾಗ ಇದ್ದ ಕೋಟ್ಯಂತರ ರೂಪಾಯಿ ಏನಾಯ್ತು ನೋಡಿ... India Pakistan suppuration time corrency

A memoir on Kannadiga achievement in Mumbai.

ಮೈ ಆಟೋಗ್ರಾಫ್ 15 - ಮುಂಬೈನಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಸಾಧನೆ ಗಗನದೆತ್ತರ ಗೊತ್ತೇನು...

A visit to the Mallikarjuna temple at Srisailam.

ಶ್ರೀ ಶೈಲ ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ... Shree Shaila Mallikarjuna

The historical link between Kengeri and Chhattisgarh.

ಕೆಂಗೇರಿಗೂ ಛತ್ತೀಸ್ ಘಡಕ್ಕೂ ಇರೋ ನಂಟೇನು ಗೊತ್ತೇ...

The shore temple complex at Mamallapuram standing in the water.

ನೀರಿನಾಳದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ದೇಗುಲ ಸಮುಚ್ಚಯ... ಮಾಮಲ್ಲಪುರಂ

How Pulakeshin II's clemency spared the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram.

ಇಮ್ಮಡಿ ಪುಲಿಕೇಶಿಯ ದಯೆಯಿಂದ ಉಳಿದ ಕಂಚಿಯ ಕೈಲಾಸನಾಥ ದೇಗುಲ...

The Arunachaleswara temple where a Hoysala king's shraddha is performed.

ಹೊಯ್ಸಳ ದೊರೆಯ ಶ್ರಾದ್ಧ ಮಾಡುವ ಅರುಣಾಚಲೇಶ್ವರ...

Episode 02 of the Halebidu series on Tamils who worship the Hoysalas as gods.

ಹಳೇಬೀಡು - EP02 ಹೊಯ್ಸಳರನ್ನೇ ದೇವರೆಂದು ಪೂಜಿಸುವ ತಮಿಳರು...

A Hoysala-built temple standing in Tamil Nadu, told in the Halebidu series.

ಹಳೇಬೀಡು... ಹೊಯ್ಸಳರು ಕಟ್ಟಿದ ತಮಿಳುನಾಡಿನ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ...

A memoir-style walk through historic Madras.

ಮದ್ರಾಸ್ ಡೈರೀಸ್...

The life of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.

ಝಾನ್ಸಿ ರಾಣಿ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿಬಾಯಿ... Jhansi ki Rani

Krishnadevaraya's campaign remembered as shaking Delhi.

ದೆಹಲಿಯನ್ನೇ ನಡುಗಿಸಿದ ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣದೇವರಾಯ...

An account of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.

Indo Pak War 1971

A portrait of Kashi, or Varanasi.

Divya Kashi - Bhavya Kashi

Kannadiga splendour said to have spread across the country 2500 years ago.

2500 ಸಾವಿರ ವರ್ಷಗಳಷ್ಟು ಹಿಂದಿನ ದೇಶದೆಲ್ಲೆಡೆ ಪಸರಿಸಿದ್ದ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ವೈಭವ...

The first passport of India, with no issuing place named.

First ever passport of India