Shivajinagar, Bangalore Explained

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]

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 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]

In Movies

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Bangalore inspired a young Chhatrapati Shivaji'. Raghuram. M.. 2012-04-23. DNA India. en. 2019-12-31.
  2. Web site: I Change My City . 2024-04-15 . www.ichangemycity.com.
  3. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-04-05 . An evening in Shivajinagar the week before Eid . 2024-04-15 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  4. Web site: Sharadhaa . A. . 2020-05-04 . Pannaga Bharana’s laugh riot, starring Danish Sait, titled 'French Biryani' . 2024-04-15 . The New Indian Express . en.