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Introduction ::
Bangalore is India's fifth largest city and the fastest growing city in Asia.The capital of the state of Karnataka, Bangalore is situated halfway between the coasts in southern India. Bangalore, the mecca of IT in India is famous as "India's Silicon Valley," "Fashion Capital of India," "The Pub City of India".

History ::
Based on information from the Gazetteer of India, Karnataka State, Bangalore District section, the name "Bangalore" is an anglicised version of "Bengalooru," a word in the local Kannada language that was given to a town. The story goes that this word was derived from the phrase "bende kaalu ooru," which translates into "the town of boiled beans." It is said that King Ballala of the Hoysala dynasty lost his way in the jungle while on a hunting expedition. Tired and hungry, he encountered a poor, old woman who offered him the only food she had - some boiled beans. Grateful to her, the king named the place "bende kaalu ooru." However, historical evidence shows that "Bengalooru" was recorded much before King Ballala's time in a 9th century temple inscription in the village of Begur. "Bengalooru" still exists today within the city limits in Kodigehalli area and is called "Halebengalooru" or "Old Bangalore."

Fairs & Festivals ::

Karaga festival :
It is celebrated in March and April.Karaga, an earthen pot embodying Shakti is taken out in a night procession for more than 12miles before being immersed in the Sampangi tank. Devotees balance pots on their heads to test the strength of their character. A priest attired as a woman also does the same thing in the main temple procession.


Makara Sankranthi or Pongal :
It is known in the South, is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season. People believe that the first rays of the sun on Sankranthi will bring them a good harvest. It is also celebrated to mark the change of seasons from winter to spring.

Ganesh Chaturthi :
It is celebrated in September all over the world, the day before Swarna Gowri.

Dussehra :
The pride of Karnataka's festivals is Dussehra. It is a celebration that lasts for ten days. The rulers of Vijayanagara Empire used to celebrate Dussehra with remarkable brilliance. The rulers of Mysore continued the tradition. The Maharaja of Mysore used to hold a Durbar for 9 days and on the 10th day went in a procession on a caparisoned elephant. With the ending of the royal rule, a picture of Bhuvaneshwari, the patron goddess of Karnataka, is taken out in procession. It is a unique and significant festival of the Hindus

General Info ::

Area : 190 sq. kms.

Altitude : 920 m above sea level.

Temperature :

Summer : Max. : 35, Min. : 20.
Winter : Max. : 28, Min. : 14.

Rainfall : 86 cmm

Languages : Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil.

Reaching Bangalore ::

Bangalore - IT City

Bangalore is very well connected by Air, Rail and road, with all metros of the country. Bangalore air-port has also become an international Air-port.

Bangalore has a population of more than 56 lakhs. Besides Kannada, which is the official language of the state, Bangaloreans are also comfortable with English, Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, etc.,

Air Travel

Air France: Sunrise chambers, Ulsoor Road
Air India: Unity Building, Jayachamaraja Road
British Airways: St.Mark's Road
KLM: West End Hotel, Racecourse Road
Lufthansa: Dickenson Road
Malaysia Airlines: Cears Plaza

Rail Travel

Bangalore is well connected to the rest of the country both by meter gauge and broad gauge rail services. It is an important railway station on the southern railway network. There are two major railway stations in Bangalore-The Bangalore city railway station and Bangalore cantonment railway station.

Road

Bangalore is located at the junction of National. Highway 4, 7 and 48 that connects it to all parts of the country with good roads. All neighboring State Road Transport Corporations, from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Maharashtra and Goa, connect the city with their respective states.

Bangalore Best Season ::
Although the weather of Bangalore is pleasant throughout the year, it is best visited in the winters.



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