Shivajinagar, Bangalore
Shivajinagara Blackpally | |
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Night view of Commercial street, adjoining area of Shivijainagara | |
12°59′N 77°36′E / 12.99°N 77.60°E / 12.99; 77.60 | |
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Bangalore |
Government | |
• Body | BBMP |
Languages | |
• Official | Kannada, Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Postal Index Number | 560051 |
Lok Sabha Constituency | Bangalore Central |
Shivajinagara, previously known as Blackpally, is a locality in Bangalore, India. It was named after the 17th century Maratha Emperor Shivaji, since he spent his childhood days there.[1][2]
Overview
It is reported that nearly half of Shivajinagar's residents are muslims, as such during Ramadan, visitors to the area gather to enjoy a wide array of culinary delights and cultural experiences. Large queues of vistors indulging in grill-charred kebabs, fried samosas, and large servings of falooda are seen. Families initiate their fast-breaking rituals with a spread of fresh fruits, dates, and beverages. The street fairs near Russell Market circle offer a rich variety of delicacies, including haleem, mutton samosas, kebabs, and phirni, attracting a significant number of visitors from both the city and its peripheral areas who seek to partake in the festivities and savor the local flavors.[3]
- Ready to eat Kebab on the roadside food joints.
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- "Smoked to Perfection" Kebab.
In Movies
Azgar, the auto rickshaw driver played by Danish Sait in French Biriyani is from Shivajinagara.[4]
References
- ^ Raghuram, M. (23 April 2012). "'Bangalore inspired a young Chhatrapati Shivaji'". DNA India. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "I Change My City". www.ichangemycity.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (5 April 2024). "An evening in Shivajinagar the week before Eid". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (4 May 2020). "Pannaga Bharana's laugh riot, starring Danish Sait, titled 'French Biryani'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
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- 100 Feet Road
- Avenue Road
- Bannerghatta Road (SH 87)
- Brigade Road
- Church Street
- Cunningham Road
- Hosur Road (NH 7)
- Inner Ring Road
- J C Road
- Kasturba Road
- Lavelle Road
- M.G. Road
- Mysore Road (SH 17)
- NICE Road
- Old Airport Road
- Outer Ring Road
- Peripheral Ring Road
- Tannery Road
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