The Story of Baarah Kamaan

Literally translating to 'Twelve Arcs', this unfinished masterpiece is a great tourist attraction. History goes that Adil Shah II of the Adilshahi dynasty wanted a construction so magnificent that the rays of the sun first fall on the monument, in the city. His father, Mohammad Adil Shah, couldn't handle the competition and got his son killed. The workers and artisans thought of this as a bad omen and left the monument incomplete. Had this mausoleum been completed, it sure would be a classic ode to architectural scene of India.

This is a picture taken at the entrance. Iron rings are used instead of cement. The layout is of the twelve arches that were originally planned.



This is in the inside of the construction. This was originally planned to hold the tomb of the King, his Queen, his mistresses and his daughters.



The tomb of Adil Shah II, visionary of the mausoleum.





Where : Bijapur city, North Karnataka.
Distance : 500 km from Bangalore.
Entry fees : No fees, its free.
Climate : The weather in Bijapur is always on a summer side, so it's best to avoid during March - June. December and January is the best time to go if you don't want to return roasted from the heat.

These historical landmarks usually open by 6.30 AM, so if you want the place for your yourself and want to avoid people, morning is preferable.

3 things that have 'Malleswaram' written all over them

So I decided to hit Malleswaram, 8th cross today and like every shopper, I refused to move from a shop I liked till I was done scanning everything it has, and I found abundance of these three things here, more than in any shoppers' area.  

    

Bags

This shop is in a cellar, and has no name. I got a sling bag from there a year ago and it runs fine. The quality is just what you want, because lets face it, we all want economy and value for money. If you are not brand conscious and just want some thing trendy and useful, make sure you drop by this place.
What it carries : Wide assortment of hand bags of all belt lengths, sling bags, clutches, and wallets.
Price Range : Anywhere between INR 200 and INR 300.

Street Jewelry :

For budget shoppers, this is a good buy especially if there's a casual, fun evening with friends and want your dress paired up with some fashionable jewelry. There are many such street vendors and the variety is awesome. College goers can have a great deal here and almost in all of these stalls, the prices are negotiable. From something to throw in for an upcoming fest to accessorizing for daily wear, these stalls have everything.


Almost at every turn, I found street jewelers selling what look like the same things, but digging deeper, I found variety at almost every stall.
What it carries : Neck pieces, ear studs and earrings,Jhumkas, rings, bangles, bracelets and kadas.
Price range : Between INR 100 and INR 150.

Shoes : 

Just while walking down 10th cross, I stopped by this shop and it carries a range of footwear; Jootis, loafers, kolhapuris, slip ons, and some that look like ballet-flats. They look stylish, are comfortable, and economic especially for trips, where you already have a lot to spend on and want a good looking and affordable pair of footwear.
Where : Shoe max, Malleswaram 10th cross
Price range : INR 200 to INR 500
Contact : 9986875038

A treat for your eyes, no wonder busy streets are so much fun to walk on!