Famous Shiva Temples In Bangalore That Are Expressions Of Antiquity

Anjanadri Hill, also spelt Anjeyanadri Hill, is revered as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. It rises above paddy and plantain fields near Anegundi, in Koppal district, on the north bank of the Tungabhadra River, facing the ruins of Hampi. A long stone stairway climbs to a small whitewashed temple at the summit, and the view from the top takes in the river, the boulder-strewn l...

Vijayanagara district is one of the newest districts in Karnataka, but it carries one of South India’s oldest and grandest legacies. Formally created in 2021, it takes its name from the medieval Vijayanagara Empire. It is best known as the home of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws visitors from across the world.

The Anna Bhagya Scheme is Karnataka’s flagship food‑security guarantee, launched in 2023 to ensure that no poor family goes hungry. Under this programme, eligible BPL households receive free rice every month through the public distribution system, helping reduce their monthly expenses and improve nutrition.

The Gruha Jyothi Scheme is one of the five guarantee schemes launched by the Karnataka government in 2023 to ease the burden of rising electricity costs on households. Under the scheme, eligible domestic consumers get free power for up to 200 units every ...

The Gruhalakshmi Scheme of the Karnataka government focuses on women’s empowerment, giving financial support to the woman who heads a household. Under the scheme, eligible women get Rs. 2,000 every month, credited straight to their bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). This works out to Rs. 24,000 a year. It’s one of