| 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]