The Bangalore Palace was the resort of
Wadiyar royal family. Built in the Anglo-
Indian style, the structure provides the
backdrop of many rock concerts and other
cultural events.
The big banyan tree is a must see place in
Bangalore. This tree is more than 400 years
old & is the perfect weekend getaway. The
tree is home to many species of birds.
The Big bull temple in Basavanagudi area of
Bengaluru is a temple dedicated to an animal.
Legend says that a rowdy bull ran amok destroying
the groundnut crops and creating huge losses to the
farmers. The farmers took a vow to build a temple
dedicated to the bull and prayed that their crops be
saved. As a miracle the bull was not heard of since then.
The current temple was then built to appease the bull.
Also every year in the month of November a festival of
groundnuts and sale of groundnuts and sweets
prepared from groundnuts is held.
One of the oldest temples in the heart of the city,
Gavi Gangaadhareshwara temple is dedicated to
Lord Shiva. On the auspicious day of Makara
Sankranthi, the sun rays fall on the linga during sunset.
This is a unique spectacle seen for a few minutes on
this particular day only. Legends also say that there is
a tunnel path within the temple premises which leads
directly to Kashi.
Bangalore is also known as the City of Gardens and the
first one that comes to everyone's mind is the Lalbagh.
Lalbagh is spread over more than 180 acres of well
spread landscape. The garden is home to a large number
of trees. It is factory of oxygen. Joggers and early morning
walkers throng this place. This place is also an ideal spot
for those involved romantically. The glasshouse is the centre
of attraction during the annual flower show which is held here.
This film city situated enroute to Mysore is the latest
addition to Bangalore's must see places. It is an ideal
weekend haunt for families. This city houses a dino park,
Madame tussaud's wax museum, Ripley's believe it or not,
House of ghosts, House of mirrors and many other attractions.
The ISKCON temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Built on a single hillock, the temples of Lord Balaji and
Lord Narasimha are also housed here. The places attracts
a lot of local and foreign tourists. The main thing to be noted
here is the Akshaya Patra scheme of providing mid-day meals to
the students of Government schools. The scheme is supported by
the Government of Karnataka, other social organizations, individuals.
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