Garuda Gamana (refers to Vishnu) and Vrushabha Vahana (refers to Shiva) are appropriately named after two childhood friends who went on to become an underworld outfit of the city of Mangaluru (previously called Mangalore). Then, there is a police officer who orchestrates the events during the latter part of the storyline and, hence, appropriately named … Continue reading Movie Review : Garuda Gamana Vrushabha Vahana
Category: kannada
Saree, Kachra and Rathore
This is a more of research paper for a blog post. I literally had to reside below a bodhi tree for a month to gain this knowledge. You better read it and like it. 🙂 If you recall a post I had Previously written, I had adequately addressed a few of my north Indian friends' … Continue reading Saree, Kachra and Rathore
Reviving a thousand year old song
I could not help but share this fantastic rendition of one of the oldest songs in the Kannada language. The 'old' part is an understatement. It's written somewhere around 900 C.E in an older version of Kannada. Credits of this poem go to Pampa, who generally, is referred to as Adikavi - an honorary title (Translation: first poet). What … Continue reading Reviving a thousand year old song
Translation: Hands up – Avane Srimannarayana
It's deplorable that in the land of Kuvempu and Bendre, the Kannada movie songs exceedingly obsessed nothing more than morning hygienic routines. Or it's evening routine if you chose to take a bath at night. Don't get me wrong – these are beautiful songs with great original tunes, it's just that their poetic value is … Continue reading Translation: Hands up – Avane Srimannarayana
The Last Samurai, Taranaki Maunga and Mangaluru
Question : Do you recognize this mountain? Name and location please.. Taranaki title up for negotiation Yes, it's the same one in the backdrop of the legendary movie - The Last Samurai. This is supposed to be Mount Fuji where Tom Cruise and other ancient Japanese's warrior tribes fought their last battle and perish. However … Continue reading The Last Samurai, Taranaki Maunga and Mangaluru
The Bach 