tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74772137711355298332024-03-16T06:39:48.393+05:30Team G SquareWe are updating the blog, so some of the links may not work. Please use the search tab on the blog to find the article. Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.comBlogger374125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-11750682580490737722023-08-18T09:53:00.004+05:302023-09-11T20:32:21.736+05:30How to get the name transfer done for electrical connection in Bengaluru Bescom without paying any bribe The process of getting the name transfer in an electrical
connection with Bescom in Bengaluru is pretty simple and straightforward. We
recently got it done for our flat and it required just two visits to the Bescom
office since there is a heavy load on the server with too many requests to do the
name change.Documents required for Name transfer:Documents Required for Name Transfer of BESCOM Meter1Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-72221762047060530832023-07-13T11:13:00.005+05:302023-09-21T09:31:47.233+05:30Discover the Top 10 Spectacular Treks Near BengaluruBengaluru, Karnataka's capital and thriving tech hub is not only renowned for its IT expertise but also for its breathtaking natural beauty. This bustling metropolis is surrounded by numerous charming trekking destinations that provide the ideal escape from the chaos of the city. These top 10 treks near Bengaluru are sure to leave you spellbound, whether you're a seasoned trekker or a nature Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-14089041240574190582023-03-25T16:01:00.070+05:302023-03-25T21:03:08.874+05:30 Sunrise Trek - Veerabhadradurga FortThe Golden DawnVeerabhadradurga Hill Fort Our quest to complete the ‘Baramahal’ or the ‘12 Forts’ took us to our next
destination, “Virabhadradurga/Veerabhadradurga”.
Our first task was to get the location of this fort since not much information
regarding the same was available on net or elsewhere. However a few months ago,
while glancing through g-maps, we accidentally came across the Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-16181063927667455542022-11-19T18:26:00.005+05:302022-11-19T18:29:39.766+05:30The Trident Fortress - ShoolagiriThe Trident Hill - ShoolagiriThe trident shaped hill in Shoolagiri on the Bengaluru - Krishnagiri highway can surely not go unnoticed! Shoolagiri / Sulagiri is located mid-way between Bengaluru and Krishnagiri and derives its name from the presence of a hill resembling the shape of a trident or a trishula. This hill fort was always on our list of places to visit, but never materialized due to Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com0M28C+236, Dhoodi, Tamil Nadu 635117, India12.6650376 78.0201271999999912.662944053580814 78.017981432788076 12.667131146419186 78.0222729672119tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-74396003075571439652022-07-01T11:32:00.003+05:302022-07-01T11:32:53.859+05:30Rehmangarh/Kaivara Fort
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of two mighty forts between Kaiwara and Chintamani, there was always an uncertainty
of the sheer existence of Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com32Zoo Rd, Kaiwara, Karnataka 563125, India13.355488910910713 78.002223014482313.351626410910713 77.9971805144823 13.359351410910714 78.0072655144823tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-25491590566240161812022-06-23T15:51:00.000+05:302022-06-23T15:51:04.427+05:30The Lost Chalukyan Town of Ambali, Bellary
'Ambali', a small village in Hagaribommanahalli taluk of Bellary district
that seemed unusually busy with the harvesting of onions, is home to a very
beautiful Chalukyan temple dedicated to Lord Kalleswara (Shiva, Ishvara) built
during the 10th century. Ambali is located off the Kottur - Hadagali main road,
about 10 km from Kottur towards Hadagali. After travelling a Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com14Ambli, Karnataka, India14.9071594 76.18417010000007414.8763039 76.143658100000067 14.938014899999999 76.224682100000081tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-89571227303440139412022-06-03T13:06:00.005+05:302022-07-08T12:33:40.054+05:30Kurugodu Sri Dodda Basaveshwara Temple and Panchamukhi Veerabhadraswami Temple
Sri Dodda Basaveshwara Temple, Kurugodu
'Sri Dodda Basaveshwara Temple' of Kurugodu is the most revered of all temples here. One of its kind murti of lord Panchamukhi Veerabhadraswami is found here and is considered to be the most unique. After visiting various temples of Hale Kurugodu, we reached the Dodda Basaveshwara temple around noon. After seeking blessings of the Lord, we were servedTeamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com2SH 132, Kurugodu, Karnataka 583116, India15.341719647444872 76.83297157287597715.337891647444872 76.827929072875975 15.345547647444873 76.838014072875978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-25431664156228729632022-06-01T20:36:00.008+05:302022-06-27T17:22:53.672+05:30Sri Neelakanteshwara Temple, Madhusudana Ashrama, Jammatige, Koppa, Chikkamagaluru Last time around, I had the opportunity to explore this small yet very beautiful temple near Sringeri, dedicated to Neelakanteshwara swami. About 2 km from Hariharapura is Jammatige, a small village located on the banks of the river Tunga. Jammatige is home to a very beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Neelakanteshwara, a form of Bhagwan Shiva. This
temple was built in 1654 CE as Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com3G884+CG Jammitige, Karnataka, India13.5160226 75.30632260000001613.513936272602583 75.3041768327881 13.518108927397416 75.30846836721193tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-42514533450608316272021-06-18T22:21:00.003+05:302021-06-18T22:25:35.837+05:30Nagamalai Fort- A Lesser Known Fort Near Krishnagiri, A Good Weekend Trek From BengaluruThe Mighty Hill - Nagamalai Our search for the twelve forts constituting
the “Baramahal” or “the twelve Palaces” this time lead us to Nagamangalam, situated
in Krishnagiri. We had spotted a hill fort from Jagadevi fort during our visit
to that place but we were unable to explore this fort. Finally, this year, on a fine Sunday morning
we decided to explore this hill. After having a goodTeamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com6Unnamed Road, Tamil Nadu 635104, India12.5001198 78.348283412.495930039537328 78.343991865576172 12.504309560462673 78.352574934423828tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-21874987784183024452021-02-22T20:29:00.003+05:302021-02-22T20:29:35.866+05:30Ramadevara Betta Kote, Fort Ramanagara The Fort at Ramadevara Betta is a large one with 7 tiers. Much of the fortification still remains intact and one can get a clear picture of the mighty fort that once stood here. The lower fortification extended up till the river Arkavathi and had enclosed the erstwhile town of Ramagiri. However today, the town has disappeared, with a few mango groves and farms taking its place. The lower Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com0Ramanagara Ramdevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary, Shri Phatthabi Rama Temple Sri Rama Hill, Thibbegowdanadoddi, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159, India12.7531984 77.30136739999999-15.557035436178845 42.14511739999999 41.063432236178848 112.45761739999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-30243365801869481602021-02-22T20:14:00.031+05:302022-06-27T10:29:01.042+05:30Sri Kalleshwara Temple, Bethuru, Davanagere
Sri Kalleshwara Swamy Temple, Bethuru
Having read about a beautiful Kalleshwara temple probably built by the Cholas in the district of Davanagere, it was always in the back of our minds to visit this interesting temple. There are quite a few temples in this region and Northern Karnataka built by the Cholas in the post Badami Chalukyan era. Earlier this year, we got a chance to visit Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com4Arsikere - Huchangidurga Rd, Bethuru, Karnataka 577001, India14.4904423 75.942370914.486287347367869 75.938079365576172 14.494597252632131 75.946662434423828tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-55788594718115916422020-11-25T11:03:00.000+05:302020-11-25T11:03:09.083+05:30Shree Ramagiri Kshetra, Ramadevara Betta, RamanagaraHaving visited here a few years back, we wished to re-visit this time around with our two young travel partners Adhi and Diya, hoping it would not be too crowded owing to the current COVID situation. But surprisingly, this place was crowded as usual portraying one of the normal days. We were now in two minds whether to continue as per our plan or change the location since the parking itself Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com2Ramanagara Ramdevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary, Shri Phatthabi Rama Temple Sri Rama Hill, Thibbegowdanadoddi, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159, India12.7531984 77.30136739999999-15.557035436178845 42.14511739999999 41.063432236178848 112.45761739999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-70169562374977611162020-08-06T12:38:00.001+05:302020-11-24T20:57:14.878+05:30Sri Panchalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Bettahalli, Magadi"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations", so do the wrong ones too! Many a time leading to unknown beautiful destinations!Information Board We were headed for a trek towards Hulikal near Kuduru in Magadi taluk of Ramanagar district. Little did we know that missing the turn that would take a deviation from Kuduru towards Hulikal would lead us to such a beautiful lesser known Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com0Kempapura Rd, Bettahalli, Karnataka 561101, India13.1385969 77.177461113.136507315242245 77.175315332788088 13.140686484757754 77.179606867211916tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-81498032608956777422020-03-20T20:52:00.005+05:302022-06-27T11:13:55.574+05:30Temples of Karnataka - Part IV
Continued from our previous post, where we have already documented 150 of Must Visit Lesser Known Temples of Karnataka.
151.Sri Siddeshwara temple, Siddanakolla
Taluk : Hungund, Bagalkot
Dynasty : Badami Chalukyas in the 7th Century, Kalyani Chalukyas in 11th Century
About : This temple complex has many ancient temples built around the valley, with a few cave temples around.
Sri Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-14466107297600043442020-02-07T20:57:00.004+05:302023-09-22T09:51:39.502+05:30The Mysterious Stone Circle of Bengaluru
'Bannerghatta' is a very popular tourist spot in Bengaluru. It is one of the most popular biological parks (zoo) in India. Bannerghatta was declared a National park in the year 1974 and is very rich in flora and fauna. One of the lesser-known facts about this place is that it is also one of the earliest settlements around Bengaluru. The many artifacts found here have already made it evident Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com6Suvarnamukhi Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083, India12.804478000748666 77.56536483764648412.800607000748666 77.560322337646483 12.808349000748667 77.570407337646486tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-8997546463835851512020-01-13T08:06:00.005+05:302023-09-22T09:53:55.700+05:30Sri Hoysaleshwara Temple Thenginghatta The grand temple of Lord Hoysaleshwara at Tenginaghatta/Thenginaghatta, built
during the reign of the Hoysala kings is today in disarray. Tenginaghatta is a small
village located off the Kikkeri – Madapura road in Mandya District. Most of the
Hoysala temples were built by their Army General, merchants, and other commoners
with very little or no intervention of the Royal family, states S.Shettar Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com2Karnataka 571423, India12.753062341178664 76.39364719390869112.751126341178663 76.391125693908691 12.754998341178664 76.396168693908692tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-72546431810824859202020-01-05T08:44:00.003+05:302023-09-22T10:01:55.278+05:30The Legacy of Kirttiraya and his Family - Aruvanahalli
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Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com0Aruvanahalli, Karnataka 571422, India12.5142751 77.10782919999996912.4524656 77.027148199999971 12.576084600000002 77.188510199999968tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-56815702278496281972019-12-25T11:28:00.001+05:302022-07-01T12:00:50.983+05:30Ambajidurga/chintamani Fort Caution: An entry to this hill is strictly restricted and a board
instructing the same has been put up in order to prevent people venturing into
this hill. Updated: As per the comments by Umesh Sir and Sudhakar, the restrictions have been removed and people can visit this place.
Good Morning Ambajidurga
Ambajidurga, the second fort Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com23Ambajidurga Rd, Karnataka 563125, India13.3861335 78.0233842000000113.370686 78.003214200000016 13.401581 78.0435542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-42955986674175848272019-12-13T07:13:00.002+05:302023-09-22T10:04:57.779+05:30Dolmens of Talavadi
While
ascending the Talavadi hill, we spotted a Dolmen-like structure on its neighboring
hillock. I had marked in my mind to explore this hill after our descent. Once
we were at the base of the hill, we went ahead to explore the Dolmen/megalithic
site. A short climb led us to a flat portion of the hill and we walked straight
to reach the Dolmen site. Yes! It was a huge
dolmen with a Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com3Karnataka 562159, India12.790709591126479 77.233543395996112.782967591126479 77.22345839599609 12.798451591126479 77.2436283959961tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-41029990384513785242019-11-28T06:00:00.000+05:302019-11-28T09:12:31.871+05:30Talavadi Fort, Ramanagar - A forgotten fort
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Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com1Kutagal Main Rd, Kootagal, Karnataka 562159, India12.783800085920046 77.23587596610104812.779928585920045 77.230833466101046 12.787671585920046 77.24091846610105tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-66150916669031804082019-11-19T21:25:00.002+05:302023-09-22T10:06:01.190+05:30Hoysala: Mallikarjuna Temple, Hirenallur, Chikmagalur
While zipping
through country roads to reach Amrithapura, which is home to one of the most
beautiful Hoysala temples, we stumbled upon a milestone having the familiar name of
Hirenallur. On checking our travel diary, we realized this place too housed a Hoysala
temple dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna. As we had more than one option now, we were
in a dilemma and as time was ticking, we Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-15935003413832662182019-11-14T06:29:00.001+05:302022-06-27T11:28:10.461+05:30Temples of Anjaneri, Nashik, Maharashtra
Pancha Digambar Temple Complex, Anjaneri
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Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com2Unnamed Road, Anjaneri, Maharashtra 422213, India19.947048789371483 73.59110355377197319.945183289371482 73.588582053771972 19.948914289371483 73.593625053771973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-88144785446268627422019-11-07T08:15:00.003+05:302019-11-11T22:33:39.245+05:30ಡಂಬಳದ ಗುಡಿಗಳು
ಡಂಬಳ, ಗದಗ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಮುಂಡರಗಿ ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಒಂದು ಪುಟ್ಟ ಗ್ರಾಮ. ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಬಸಪ್ಪ ಗುಡಿಯು ಕನ್ನಡ ನಾಡಿನ ಹೆಮ್ಮಯ ಪ್ರತೀಕವೆಂದರೆ ತಪ್ಪಲ್ಲ. ಕಲ್ಯಾಣದ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಲ್ಲಿ ಡಂಬಳದ ದೊಡ್ಡಬಸಪ್ಪನ ಗುಡಿಯೂ ಒಂದು. ಡಂಬಳದಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಮಾರು ಗುಡಿಗಳಿವೆ. ಅದರಲ್ಲಿ ಸೋಮೇಶ್ವರನ ಗುಡಿ, ಜಪದ ಬಾವಿ, ಕಲ್ಲೇಶ್ವರನ ಗುಡಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖವಾದುದು. ಡಂಬಳದ ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ಕೋಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಮಾರು ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಕುರುಹುಗಳು ಸಿಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ಗಣೇಶನ ಗುಡಿಯು ಇದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com1Dodda basappa temple, Dambal15.302481982870864 75.77167510986328115.265224982870864 75.703010609863284 15.339738982870864 75.840339609863278tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-82306394074101753602019-10-23T20:31:00.002+05:302022-06-08T05:38:34.029+05:30Anjaneri Fort Trek, Nashik, Maharashtra
'Anjaneri' is believed to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman, similar to the hill of Anjanadri near Anegundi. However, it is very difficult to ascertain the original birth place of the Lord among these two. Anjaneri is believed to be the birth place of Goddess Anjani Matha, the mother of Lord Hanuman/Anjaneya. There is an ancient temple at Anjaneri dedicated to the goddess. It is Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com0Anjaneri, Maharashtra 42221219.92 73.569999999999936-5.6020344999999985 32.261405999999937 45.442034500000005 114.87859399999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477213771135529833.post-35530463797440933672019-10-13T22:47:00.010+05:302023-05-31T09:57:25.129+05:30Temples of Karnataka Part -III
Continued from our previous post where we have already documented 100 of Must Visit Lesser Known Temples of Karnataka.
101. Sri Mahakuteshwara Temple, Mahakuta
Taluk : Badami, Bagalkot
Dynasty : Badami Chalukyas in the 7th Century
About : This temple consists of a garbhagriha with pradakshinapatha, sabhamandapa, mukhamandapa and nandi mandapa. This temple is built of red sand stone, Teamgsquarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09958209587694502289noreply@blogger.com1Karnataka, India15.3172775 75.7138883999999737.4877734999999994 65.386739899999981 23.1467815 86.041036899999966