Bangalore
Travel Guide
Places of Interests in Bangalore
ISKCON Temple:
A blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony is the Hare Krishna Temple,
built on the hillock with a panoramic beauty, which attracts thousands of devotees.
Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace:
A very small portion of the mud fort built by Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan,
stands to this day, which is a far cry from the original. But the summer Palace
of the great hero, Tipu Sultan, built in wood and ornately decorated, remains
untouched by the vagaries of time.
Venkataramanswamy Temple:
This ancient temple built by Maharaja Chikka Devaraya Wodeyar, situated next
to the summer palace of Tipu Sultan, is a fine example of Dravidian architecture.
Dharmarayana Karaga:
A religious festival celebrated every year during March/April with lots of religious
fervour by the people of Bangalore is celebrated in the night.
Thavakkal Mastan Saab Dargah:
This Durgah of the Sufi saint Thavakkal Mastan is associated with the Karagega
festival as the procession always stops to pay respects before it proceeds to
the
temple of Dharmaraya. A true symbol of the unity that exists amongst the people
of different faiths.
Infant Jesus Church:
The Infant Jesus Church in Viveknagar is another world famous wonder, which
attracts thousands of devotees from all castes, creeds and religions for thanks
giving and rejoicing.
Whitefield:
It is synonymous with the Ashram of Sri Satya Sai Baba, which is thronged by
devotees from the world over.
International Tech Park:
Located at Whitefield, it is most modern and successful software tech park,
acting as the frontline Institution for export oriented software units, thus
emphasizing the status of Bangalore as the IT capital, as also the Silicon Valley
of India.
Ulsoor Lake:
This lake is the heart of the city which attracts people for its boat rides
and its picturesque tiny islands. The Someshwara Temple, built by Kempegowda
is located nearby.
St. Mary's Basilica:
Abbe Dubois, a French missionary built a small chapel in 1818 and later this
was transformed into a huge Gothic style church by Rev. Kleiner in 1882 which
is decorated with stained glass from Europe. The Church was given the status
of a Basilica in 1973 through a papal order by Pope John Paul IV.
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