NAME : SUDARSHAN M

USN NO : 1SB21CS110
BRANCH : COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING
SEM : 3RD
SUBJECT CODE : 21SCR36
TOPIC 2: HERITAGE WALK AND CRAFTS
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Bangalore

 Bangalore, if you go by popular accounts, is the Silicon

Valley and the Garden City of India. It is a city, lavishly
dotted with corporate offices, swanky malls, quirky
restaurants, trendy cafes, placid lakes, and lush green
gardens. Naturally, a historical edifice or an age-old
monument is something you would least expect to find
here, but Bangalore indeed has places where slices of
history are neatly preserved. And, we are talking not just
about palaces and forts and other such structures that
perfectly fit the textbook definition of ‘historical
monuments’. When in Bangalore, you may stumble upon a
piece of history anywhere, even in the high court or the
legislative assembly buildings. Sounds intriguing? Read on,
as we take you through some of the finest historical places
in Bangalore.
Heritage

• The cultural heritage of Bangalore has been shaped by several empires and dynasties, including the
Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Kadambas, Vijayanagara Empire, and to some extent by the Mughals and the
colonial rulers as well. It is this confluence of cultures that resonates in its forts and palaces
• Bangalore Fort
• Tipu Sultan’s Fort and Palace
• Bangalore Palace
• Vidhana Soudha
• Mayo Hall
• Attara Kacheri
• Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall
• Government Museum
• St. Mark’s Cathedral
• Lal Bagh
History

 Kempe Gowda I founded Bangalore as a city in 1537, when he built a mud fort on
the site with the help of king Achutaraya. However, the first indication of a City
called Bangalore dates from around the year 890.
 In the ninth centuryAccording to an apocryphal, 12th century Hoysala king Veera
Ballala II lost his way during a hunting expedition in a forest. Tired and hungry, he
came across a poor old woman who served him boiled beans. The grateful king
named the place "Benda-Kaal-uru" (literally, "town of boiled beans"), which
eventually evolved into "Bengalūru".
Bangalore Arts and Crafts

The elite bungalows and impressive palaces of Bangalore

stand testimony to the beautiful arts and crafts of the city.
The interiors of these edifices stand adorned with arts and
crafts, which have beauty beyond description. Right from
wood to metal to stone, almost all types of arts and crafts
can be seen in Bangalore. These age-old arts and crafts
have been passed on from generation to generation and
are being perfected more and more with time. In the
following lines, we have provided more information about
the arts crafts of Bengalooru, India.
 Wood Carving
The craftsmen of Bangalore still follow the age-old techniques for doing carving, inlay-work, coating, painting, etc
in wood. The woodcarvings done by them speak magnitudes about their exquisite craftsmanship. Infact, the
entire state of Karnataka, which abounds in forest reserves, is known for the art of woodcarving.
Ivory Carving
One of the popular arts and crafts of Bangalore, infact the whole of Karnataka, is ivory carving. The articles
carved out of ivory mainly have the images of Gods and Goddesses as their theme.
Stone Carving
Stone carving also counts amongst the major arts and crafts of Bengalooru. Infact, the stone carvers of
Karnataka have won numerous awards at the national as well as international level also.
Sandalwood Craft
The fragrant sandalwood is used to make some of the most exquisite pieces of art. The most popular images
carved out of sandalwood are those of Lord Krishna. Apart from this, items like jewel boxes, combs, trays,
decorative articles, lampshades, etc are also in demand.
Doll Making
The area most famous in Bangalore for Doll making craft is that of Channapatna. The wooden puppets made in
the city are widely used during the festival of Dussehra. Besides the wooden puppets, puppets made of leather
are also quite common.
Metal Ware
The craft of metal ware has been practiced in Bangalore since ages. The items made of metals include
ornamental penholders, jugs, candlesticks, plates, paper knives, bowls, etc.
Mysore Paintings
The famous Mysore paintings of Karnataka date back to the time when Ajanta caves were carved. The exquisite
drawings boast of soft lines, smooth edges, dazzling vegetable colors and gleaming gold leaf. There is also a
school in Bangalore, dedicated to the art of traditional painting.