Shivajinagara | |
Other Name: | Blackpally |
Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood |
Nickname: | Tasker Town |
Pushpin Map: | India Bangalore |
Coordinates: | 12.99°N 77.6°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Type2: | City |
Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
Subdivision Name2: | Bangalore |
Governing Body: | BBMP |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Kannada |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal Index Number |
Postal Code: | 560051 |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha Constituency |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | Bangalore Central |
Shivajinagara, previously known as Blackpally and Tasker Town, is a locality in Bangalore, India located in the Central Business District. It was named after the 17th century Maratha Emperor Shivaji, since he spent his childhood days there.[1] [2]
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 visitors 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]
Azgar, the auto rickshaw driver played by Danish Sait in French Biriyani is from Shivajinagara.[4]