Shivajinagar,_Bangalore

Shivajinagar, Bangalore

Shivajinagar, Bangalore

Neighbourhood in Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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]

Not to be confused with Shivajinagar, Pune.
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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.
  • Mutton Seekh.
  • "Smoked to Perfection" Kebab.

In Movies

Azgar, the auto rickshaw driver played by Danish Sait in French Biriyani is from Shivajinagara.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Raghuram, M. (23 April 2012). "'Bangalore inspired a young Chhatrapati Shivaji'". DNA India. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  2. [2]
    "I Change My City". www.ichangemycity.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  3. [3]
    Bureau, The Hindu (5 April 2024). "An evening in Shivajinagar the week before Eid". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  4. [4]
    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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