Spiders
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Black Buck

Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is an endangered species of antelope found mainly in India. The blackbuck, is the provincial animal of the Punjab (Pakistan) and in the Republic of India, it is known as Krishna Jinka in the Telugu language, has been declared the state animal of Andhra Pradesh. Other local names for the species include Kala hiran, Sasin, Iralai Maan, Krishna Mriga in Kannada and Kalveet in Marathi. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 47972 Times | Comments (0)

Kalaripayattu

It is the oldest of martial arts and known as the mother of all martila arts. "Kalari" means school or gymnasium and "Payattu" means to fight or to exercise. It incorporates strikes, kicks, grappling, choreographed martial art sequences and weaponry as well as healing techniques. Kalaripayattu has been widely used in Kerala by warriors to meet their enemies. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The Kalari(practising area) specially constructed by digging in ground forming a sunken area of 42*21*6 feet. This type of Kalari is called "Kuzhikalari". "Kuzhi" means carvings on earth. The practicing area comprises a "Puthara"(Seven tiered platform) in the south-west corner. The guardian diety is located here. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 48106 Times | Comments (0)

Autograph-Photograph Part3

© Mallikarjuna.D.G. Dr.U.R Anantamurthy ಭಾರತದ ಅತಿದೊಡ್ಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ "ಜ್ಞಾನಪೀಠ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ" ಪಡೆದ ಏಳು ಮಂದಿ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಲ್ಲಿ ಒಬ್ಬರಾದ ಡಾ.ಯು.ಆರ್.ಅನಂತಮೂರ್ತಿಯವರು ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶದ ಹಿರಿಯ ಲೇಖಕರಲ್ಲೊಬ್ಬರು. ಇವರ "ಸಂಸ್ಕಾರ"ದಿಂದಲೂ ನಮಗೆಲ್ಲ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಗುತ್ತಾರೆ. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Kum.Veerabhadrappa ನಡೆದಾಡುವ "ಜೀವಂತ ಕಥಾಕೋಶ" ಎಂದು ಎಲ್ಲರಿಂದಲೂ ಕರೆಯಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ದೈತ್ಯ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆ - ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಕುಂ ವೀರಭದ್ರಪ್ಪನವರು. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. SantoshKumarGulvadi 'ತರಂಗ'ದ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಸಂತೋಷಕುಮಾರ್ ಗುಲ್ವಾಡಿಯವರು ನನಗೆ ಓದುವ ಗೀಳನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿದವರು. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Ko.Chennabasappa ನಿವೃತ್ತ ನ್ಯಾಯಾಧೀಶರು,ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಚಳವಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದವರೂ ಆದ ಇವರು ಪ್ರಬುದ್ಧ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಶಕ್ತಿಯೂ ಹೌದು. Viewed 48654 Times | Comments (0)

Kathakali

© Mallikarjuna.D.G. Kathakali, literally meaning ‘Story-play’, is a dance drama originated in the 17th century in Kerala. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The themes of the Kathakali are religious in nature. They typically deal with the Mahabharatha, Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. This is performed in a text which is generally Sanskritised Malayalam. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The actors rely very heavily on hand gesture to convey the story. These hand gestures known as mudra, are common throughout much of classical Indian dance. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The communication among the characters and to the audience, is through an intricate language of hand gestures, used in combination with facial expressions and body movements. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 48693 Times | Comments (0)

Autograph-Photograph Part2

© Mallikarjuna.D.G. PrakashRaj ರವಿಬೆಳಗೆರೆಯವರ ಮಾತಲ್ಲೇ ಹೇಳುವುದಾದರೆ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ರೈ, ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಭಾರತದ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಜನಪ್ರಿಯ ನಟ(ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು ಬಿಟ್ಟು!) © Mallikarjuna.D.G. RaviBelegere ದೈತ್ಯ ಬರಹಗಾರರಾದ ರವಿಬೆಳಗೆರೆ. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. VishveshwaraBhat ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಡಿನ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ವಿಜಯಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಭಟ್. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Shadakshari ನಮ್ಮ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯವರು ಮತ್ತು ಕ್ಷಣಹೊತ್ತು ಅಣಿಮುತ್ತಿನಿಂದಾಗಿಯೇ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧರಾದ ಷಡಾಕ್ಷರಿಯವರು. Viewed 49261 Times | Comments (0)

Autograph-Photograph Part1

© Mallikarjuna.D.G. Vishnuvardhan ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಸಂಪತ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದು ಸಾಹಸಸಿಂಹ ವಿಷ್ಣುವರ್ಧನ್ ಆದರು. ಸುಮಾರು ೨೦೦ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿರುವ ಇವರಿಗೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯವು ೨೦೦೫ರಲ್ಲಿ ಗೌರವ ಡಾಕ್ಟರೇಟ್ ಪದವಿಯನ್ನಿತ್ತು ಗೌರವಿಸಿದೆ. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Shivaram ಹಿರಿಯ ನಟ ಶಿವರಾಂ - ಇವರು ಅದ್ಭುತ ಕಲಾವಿದರಷ್ಟೇ ಅಲ್ಲ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಯೂತ್ ಫೋಟೋಗ್ರಾಫಿಕ್ ಸೊಸೈಟಿಯ ಸದಸ್ಯರು ಮತ್ತು ಉತ್ತಮ ಛಾಯಾಗ್ರಾಹಕರೂ ಕೂಡ. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Dr.BalamuraliKrishna ಡಾ.ಬಾಲಮುರಳೀಕೃಷ್ಣ - ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಂಗೀತ ದಿಗ್ಗಜರಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಮುಖರು. ಹಾಡುಗಾರಿಕೆಯಂತೆ ಇವರು ಕೃತಿರಚನೆಯಲ್ಲೂ ಸಿದ್ಧಹಸ್ತರು. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. C.Ashwath ಸಿ.ಅಶ್ವತ್ - ಕವಿಗಳನ್ನು ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಮನಗಳಿಗೆ ತಲುಪಿಸುವ ಭಾವಜೀವಿ. Viewed 49151 Times | Comments (0)

K-1000 Car Rally @ Sidlaghatta
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Happy Independence Day
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Different Shapes
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Somemore Water Birds
© Mallikarjuna.D.G. OpenBilled Stork © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Painted Stork © Mallikarjuna.D.G. River Tern © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Stone Plover © Mallikarjuna.D.G. White Ibis Viewed 41917 Times | Comments (0)

WhiteBreasted Kingfisher
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Pictures for fun
© Mallikarjuna.D.G. Sweater!! © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Moustache!! © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Read!! © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 40726 Times | Comments (0)

Children of Heaven
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Veeragase

Veeragase gets its name from the Hindu legendary warrior, Veerabhadra. According to a legend, the Hindu God Shiva was married to Dakshayini, whose father Daksha was against this marriage and hence bore enmity with Shiva. When he performed yagna, he invited all the Gods except Shiva. Much against Shiva’s wishes, Dakshayini went to the yagna, uninvited and was insulted by Daksha. Unable to bear the insults, Dakshayini jumped into the sacrificial fire. Hearing this news, Shiva got very angry and started to perform the Tandava dance which created turmoil in the world. When one of the sweat drops from Shiva fell on to the earth, it gave rise to the warrior, Veerabhadra who went to Daksha's yagna, disrupted it and killed Daksha. When Daksha's wife pleaded mercy, he regained his life. This story is narrated by the dancers performing Veeragase. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. The performers of Veeragase are called Lingadevaru and are devotees of Shiva. The dancers put on a white traditional head gear and a bright red coloured dress. They also adorn themselves with a necklace made of Rudraksha beads, a hip-belt called rudra muke, an ornament resembling a snake and worn around the neck called Nagabharana and anklets. The dancers smear vibhooti on their foreheads, ears and eyebrows. They carry a wooden plaque of Lord Veerabhadra in their left hand and a sword in their right hand. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 42538 Times | Comments (0)

Karaga Festival
© Mallikarjuna.D.G. Karaga Carrier © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Veerakumaras © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Veerakumaras striking their blades against their bare chests © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 42286 Times | Comments (0)

Some more Water Birds
© Mallikarjuna.D.G. Egret © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Egrets © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Heron © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Pond Heron © Mallikarjuna.D.G. River Tern © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Stone Plover Viewed 41249 Times | Comments (0)

Play for Fun
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Belum Caves

Belum Caves in Kurnool Dist., of AndhraPradesh are millions of year old. An exploratory expedition unearthed clay vessels from these caves, said to be dating back to 4500 BC. Daniel Gebauer (1982 to 1984) and his team explored and mapped the caves to an extent of nearly three and a half kilometres. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Entrance © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. On the ceiling and on the floor are the fantastic artworks of nature created by stalactite and stalagmite formations. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. There are a number of spacious chambers, passage,fresh water galleries and siphons. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. A natural Lingam is said to have formed at the pathalaganga. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 40659 Times | Comments (0)

Water Birds
© Mallikarjuna.D.G. Snake Bird © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Snake Bird © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Spotbill Duck © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Large Cormorant © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Purple Moorhen © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Pond Heron Viewed 40390 Times | Comments (0)

Black and White
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Beetles

Beetles might be the most successful creatures on earth! Their incredible ability to adapt to any environment makes sure that they will exist, probably long after humans have disappeared from earth. One of the most important features of the beetles that makes them distinctly beetles is their elytra, the hard exoskeletal covering over their wings. Elytra have many functions, but the most important is protection for the beetle. Some species are able to trap moisture on their wings and keep it because the elytra protects it from the heat and wind. Insects in the order Coleoptera are commonly called beetles. Coleoptera is the largest order in the entire animal kingdom. There are more species of beetles than species of plants! © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 40364 Times | Comments (0)

Common Jezebel
Common Jezebel(Delias eucharis Drury). Wingspan: 66-83mm. The upperside of the wings of this butterfly is white, the underside is bright yellow with black veins and a marginal series of orange-red spots which are roughly pentagonal in shape. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 39971 Times | Comments (0)

Backyard Cricket
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Pictorial Photographs of Children
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Colourful Waterspray
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Gaudy Baron Butterfly
Gaudy Baron Butterfly(Euthalia lubentina Cramer) is brightly marked with crimson spots and inhabits deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. It's Wingspan is 55-80mm. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 38226 Times | Comments (0)

Balancing Life
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Pictorial Photographs
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Sravana Belgola

© Mallikarjuna.D.G. SravanaBelgola, a small town, situated between two granite hills, Indragiri and Chandragiri, is the most important Jain site in South India. This place is 145km from Bangalore and it is dominated by the colossal 17.7m(58ft) high monolithic Statue of Gommateshvara, also known as Bahubali, son of first Jain thirthankara. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. On the summit of the 143m(469ft) high Indragiri Hill, to the south, the statue of the naked saviour stands on an anthill, staring impassively ahead. Entwined around his legs and arms are creepers, indicating the length of time he stood immobile in meditation. An inscription at the base records its consecration in AD 981 by Chamundaraya, the powerful minister of Rajamalla IV, one of the Ganga kings. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Digambara muni worshipping lord Bahubali © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Digambara muni worshipping lord Bahubali © Mallikarjuna.D.G. A view of Chandragiri Hill above SravanaBelgola © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. © Mallikarjuna.D.G. Viewed 38215 Times | Comments (1)

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