Shivajinagar, Bengaluru
Neighbourhood in Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Shivajinagara, previously known as Blackpally and Tasker Town or Dandu, is a locality in Bengaluru, India located in the Central Business District. It was named after the 17th century Maratha Emperor Shivaji, by Shivaji Nagar two time independent Councillor Sri N R Murthy who was opposition leader, in the Bangalore City Corporation, in the year 1956.[1][2]
Shivajinagar | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Night view of Commercial street, adjoining area of Shivijainagar | |
| Nickname: Tasker Town | |
  Shivajinagar | |
| Coordinates: 12.99°N 77.60°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| City | Bangalore |
| Government | |
| • Body | BBMP |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Index Number | 560051 |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Bangalore Central |
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][4]
