PEG-I
I don't take any risk while pegging !
my wife will be busy cooking in the kitchen by the time I go home !
I here some sound on the shelf !
I tiptoe into the house without making any sound !
I take out the bottle from my black cupboard !
I do everything secretly!
Because I don't take any risk!
An unused glass
Kept in the bathroom shelf I take out carefully!
I pour a peg into the glass and drink to my throat !
After washing the glass cleanly I place it back in the shelf!
Of course! I do wash the bottle too and keep it back !
Ganghiji is giggling from the photo!
I then go to the kitchen to see!
My wife is mixing the dough!
I do everything secretly!
Because I don't any risk!
Me: Is Reddy's daughter's marriage finalised!
My wife from the kitchen: He himself is a big loafer, his daughter is really unfortunate!
PEG-II
I again come out of the kitchen!
Some one is calling from inside the black cupboard!
I take out the rest of the bottle without making any sound !
I pour a peg into the glass and drink to my throat again!
After washing the glass I keep it in the bathroom!
Of course! I keep the black glass in the shelf!
I do do everything secretly!
Because I don't take any risk!
Me: by the by is Reddy's daughter grown up to be married?
My wife from the bedroom: What, grown up? She ia as old as two asses together!
Me: (Resisting myself from saying...............) is it?
PEG-III
I again take the dough from the black cupboard!
Cupboard has changed its place!
Taking the bottle out from the shelf!
I pour a peg into the bathroom!
Gandhiji is laughing loudly!
After keeping the shelf in the dough!
I wash Gandhiji's photo and keep it in the cupboard!
My wife places the bathroom over the stove!
The bottle does everything secretly!
Because I don't take any risk!
Me: (angrily) How dare! you call Reddy an ass?
My wife from the cupboard: Stop blabbering nonsense, just get the hell out of here!
PEG-IV
I take out the bottle from dough!
Getting into the black cupboard I take a peg!
After washing the bathroom I keep it back in the shelf!
My wife is laughing at me from the photo!
Gandhiji is still busy cooking in the kitchen!
Reddy does everything secretly!
Because I don't take any risk!
Me: (laughing) What Reddy married an ass?
My wife from the bottle: Just shut up, go and help Gandhiji in the kitchen!
I peeped into the kitchen again and came back!
I sit calmly inside the shelf!
The glass is also in the shelf!
I here the bottles making a lot of sound outside the kitchen!
I get out of the bottle and see!
My wife busy taking peg on peg in the bathroom!
The donkey does everything secretly!
Because Gandhiji doesn’t take any risk!
Reddy is still busy cooking in the kitchen!
I keep laughing at my wife from the photo hung on the wall!
The bottle does everything secretly!
Because the peg doesn’t take any risk!
(Originally written in Marathi by an unidentified poet and the Telugu version of it written by Harish G was published in Telugu daily Andhrajyothi recently)
Monday, August 25, 2008
BIDAR: A POTENTIAL TOURISM DESTINATION AND SUGGESTIVE MEASURES TO TAP THE POTENTIALITY
INTRODUCTION
Bidar is a city and taluka in Karnataka state, India. It is the administrative seat of Bidar District. Bidar is also know as Karnatakda kerita.
Bidar city is known for its unique Bidri handicraft products. Manjeera is one of the main rivers supplying drinking water for Bidar. Historically prominent centre and boasts of historical monuments and religious places of importance. Has every feature of being a potential natonal and international spot of tourism.
GEOGRAPHY
Bidar is located at 17.9° N 77.55° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 615 metres (2017 feet).
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Bidar is between October and March.
HISTORY
The first Rashtrakuta capital, Mayurkhandi, was in Bidar district. The regal capital was later moved by Amoghavarsha I to Manyakheta in the present Gulbarga district.
Kalyani (today called Basavakalyan, after Basaveshwara) in Bidar district was the capital of Western Chalukyas, who were also called Kalyani Chalukyas after their capital. The Kalachuris continued with Kalyani as their capital.
Later, Bidar was ruled in succession by the Sevuna Yadavas of Devagiri and the Kakatiyas of Warangal, before being invaded by the armies of Allauddin Khilji, Malik Kafur and Muhammad bin Tughluq.
The generals of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq who were nominated as viceroys of the newly conquered Deccan region broke up and formed the Bahmani Sultanate under Allauddin Hasan Gangu Bahman Shah.
The Bahmani capital was shifted from Ahsanabad (Kalburgi or Kalubaruge, pronounced as Gulbarga by the Muslim newcomers), to Muhammadabad (Bidar, as it was called then), in 1425 and remained capital until the Sultanate's breakup after 1518. It then became the center of the Barid Shahis, one of the five independent sultanates known as the Deccan sultanates, that were the successor states to the Bahmani kingdom.
HOW TO REACH
By Air: Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, Shamshabad, Hyderabad is Just 150 Kms away from Bidar District Head Quarters. Its just 3 hours drive from the airport to Bidar on NH9 till Zaheerabad and a diversion of 30 KMs after Zaheerabad.
By Rail : Rail facility is available from Bangalore and Hyderbad. Bangalore - Nanded Link Express Via Bidar, Departure from Bangalore at 9.50 PM. Secundrabad - Manmad Express from Hyderbad Departure at 6 PM from Secundrabad Station, Hyderbad. Hyderbad - Aurangabad Express from Kachiguda weekly thrice. One can also take Udyan express or KK Express from Bangalore reach Gulbarga and take a bus from there, its 105 KMS from Gulbarga.
By Road: From Bangalore many Govt Luxury Buses of KSRTC ply daily via Hyderbad, Its 16 hours journey from Bangalore via Hyderabad on NH 7 and NH 9. From Bangalore Via Gulbarga and Bellary its 20 hours journey. From Hyderbad Imaliban bus stand for every 15 minutes a Bus to Bidar is available from Plat form No 36.
One can take cycle-rickshaw or auto-rickshaw to move in the town
WHERE TO STAY
There are very few hotels and lodges in Bidar. Whatever accommodation is available is of mediocre standard.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The following places of this District attract a lots of tourists all through the year although the influx is far below it potential.
Guru Nank Jhirar
Gurudwara Bidar is one of Holiest Place for Sikhs. Every Year this place attracts lots of tourists from all parts of the country particularly during the months of November and March. Legend has it that Saint Guru Nanak visited the place while the land was in the grip of a famine The Guru performed a miracle at the request of the locals and a spring of water from the laterite rock mountain burst out. Till this day crystal clear water flows from the laterite trap. The belief is that drinking of this water cures many ailments.
Papnash Shiva Temple at Bidar:.
As per the local traditional saying, the Shiva Linga idol in this temple is one of those installed by Shri RAM during the time of his journey back from Lanka. The location of the temple in a valley is mesmerising to the eyes. Every year at the time of Shivrathri festival lot of tourists visit this place. A natural spring flows into a pond in front of the temple which is called 'Papnasha'
Narshimha Jhira Water Cave Temple:
At this place the Powerful diety as per the belief here is situated in cave of nealy 300 meters. One has to wade through water upto chest height to have darshan of the diety. It will be thrilling experience with bats and owls sitting on the roof toop of cave but they will not do any harm to the devotees. In the year 1999 with efforts of an young IAS Officer Mr. M Maheswar Rao who was working as Assistant Commissioner and was incharge of this temple committee got the cave Air conditioned and Electrified.
Dev DeV Vana (Botanical Garden):
An Eco Tourism center 6 KM away from Bidar town on Bidar - Hyderbad Highway. With more than 200 medicinal plants, this vana is believed to be something of an unconventional temple of plants.
Veerbhadreshewar Jatra's at Humnabad & Changlare:
Two very ancient temples of Lord Veerbhadreshwara in Humnabad Taluk one at Humnabad and one at Changlara village attract lakhs of tourists in the Month of January and November respectively for the yearly Jatra and cart pulling Mohotsav's. The temple at Humnabad constructed in 1725 is famous for its moving pillar.
Manik Prabhu Temple at Humnabad:
It attracts lots of tourists in the Month of December at the time of Annual Celebrations. On the same occasion every year a Night long Classical Musical function will be held and till now the likes of Bhimsen Joshi, Zakir hussain and many others have come here for this annual jatra mahotsav.
Bidar Fort
Period of Construction: Built in 8th century, renovated in 1428 AD.
Constructed by: Sultan Ahmad Shah Bahamani
Originally built in 8th century and strengthened and renovated in 1428 by Sultan Ahmad Shah Bahamani, the Bidar fort boasts of a dominating presence in the Bidar landscape. Nestled inside this moated fort is the royal town dotted with crumbling ruins of the bastions and gates, royal baths and kitchens, audience halls, and pleasure pavilions.
Madrassa of Mahmud Gawan
Madrassa of Mahmud Gawan is an Islamic seminary built in 1472 by Khwaja Mohammad Gawan, the Prime Minister during the reign of Bahamani ruler Muhammad-III. This university was once a renowned centre of learning in the Muslim world for the scholars of Persian, Arabic, philosophy, theology and mathematics. The massive three-storey building housed a mosque, a laboratory, lecture halls, quarters for the teaching faculty and a students' hostel.
Chaubara
The Chaubara is a mighty 71-feet-tall tower located at the heart of the town. Built to function as an observation post, this cylindrical structure gives a commanding view of the entire city from the top.
PLACES AROUND BIDAR
There are a few places of tourist interest around Bidar. Basvakalyan, the capital city of the latter Chalukyas in the 10th century, is 80 km from Bidar, while Humnabad, 52 km from Bidar, is a famous pilgrim center and attracts thousands of devotees annually.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
*Thousands of devotees throng to Humnabad during Veerabhadreshwara Jatra, which is a local fair. This annual fair is held for seven days during January-February.
*Bidar Utsav is organised to attract tourists.
WHAT TO CARRY FROM THE MARKET
BIDRI (a specialized metal handcraft) is done in Bidar. The basic material used is an alloy of 94% zinc and 6% copper. After moulding, the required article is filed and the surface smoothened. The design is then sketched and engraved on it. Pure silver wires and sheets are inlaid by hammering them into the engraved designs.
PRESENT STATUS OF TOURISM HERE
The present status of tourism in bidar is not its potential at all. having so many places of importance historicall as well as from the religious point of view it still doesn't stand out in the tourism map of india.
there is an array of problems attached to this starting from infrastructure to information. tourism industry could be the second highest income earner for the district if projected systematically and the present challenges are honestly won over.
SUGGESTIVE MEASURES TO TAP THE POTENTIAL TOURISM INDUSTRY TO ITS FULLER LENGTH:
A) Agressive Publicity Campaign
Tourism Department has not taken up any major publicity campaign
Although Bidar is declared a heritage city, Department of Tourism hardly gives any publicity to the monuments. So as to meet the demand department of tourism has to campaign aggressively to increase influx and create awareness.
B) Tourism Information and Promotion Building
The department never had a serious presence in the district even after having a building. At present, the building had been temporarily allotted to some other department. The department must start functioning from its building seriously to help the tourists and to create awareness.
C) E-Linking
Bidar could be a constant attraction for tourists but many of these monuments remained unknown to the outside world. E-Linking in collaboration with the tourism promotors from corporate sectors can also be wooved from across the globe.
D) Infrastucutre
_ Laying of bipass highway connecting Nanded with Bidar should be completed. It may be noted that NHAI has sought Rs. 40 crore for developing the Nanded-Bidar highway but it has materialised yet.
_Highway connecting Gulbarga city with Bidar should be converted into atleast two-lane for a smoother journey.
_Although the city is connected with railway line there are hardly two trains are run one from Bengaluru and another from Hyderabad. So there is need to increase number of trains and double line railway.
_This city has air force training centre but doesn't have its own airport. It may not be economically feasible to build an airport now but the future needs may make it imminent as Gulbarga and Hyderabad are growing at a great pace.
_ Beautification of these places by designing gardens and parks would also support the tourism development.
E) Accommodation
There is dire need of better hotels because of which tourists normally avoid touring Bidar even though its just 150 km drive from Hyderabad.
F) Places to relish
Bidar does not offer any special cuisine to the traveler. The restaurants and eating points offer traditional Indian dishes. This gives an opportunity for the hospitality industry to contribute its part. The department can start a food festival as well.
G) Tourist circuit within the district
A systematized tourist circuit should be developed to connect all the impotant places of interest for better access within the district with its headquarters.
H) Basava Peace Convention
The Basava Peace Convention must be immediately put to action to draw tourists from across the globe to participate in convention for internatonal peace and spirituality organised in the lines of philosophy propogated by the great social reformer and promoter of shaivism.
Bidar could be one of the important tourist destinations of north Karnataka if its potential is tapped properly. The government, hyderabad karnataka development board ,NGO’s and the locals must strive to materialise this impending fact. This tranformation would ultimately benefit the so called backward region of the software savvy state.
Bidar is a city and taluka in Karnataka state, India. It is the administrative seat of Bidar District. Bidar is also know as Karnatakda kerita.
Bidar city is known for its unique Bidri handicraft products. Manjeera is one of the main rivers supplying drinking water for Bidar. Historically prominent centre and boasts of historical monuments and religious places of importance. Has every feature of being a potential natonal and international spot of tourism.
GEOGRAPHY
Bidar is located at 17.9° N 77.55° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 615 metres (2017 feet).
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Bidar is between October and March.
HISTORY
The first Rashtrakuta capital, Mayurkhandi, was in Bidar district. The regal capital was later moved by Amoghavarsha I to Manyakheta in the present Gulbarga district.
Kalyani (today called Basavakalyan, after Basaveshwara) in Bidar district was the capital of Western Chalukyas, who were also called Kalyani Chalukyas after their capital. The Kalachuris continued with Kalyani as their capital.
Later, Bidar was ruled in succession by the Sevuna Yadavas of Devagiri and the Kakatiyas of Warangal, before being invaded by the armies of Allauddin Khilji, Malik Kafur and Muhammad bin Tughluq.
The generals of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq who were nominated as viceroys of the newly conquered Deccan region broke up and formed the Bahmani Sultanate under Allauddin Hasan Gangu Bahman Shah.
The Bahmani capital was shifted from Ahsanabad (Kalburgi or Kalubaruge, pronounced as Gulbarga by the Muslim newcomers), to Muhammadabad (Bidar, as it was called then), in 1425 and remained capital until the Sultanate's breakup after 1518. It then became the center of the Barid Shahis, one of the five independent sultanates known as the Deccan sultanates, that were the successor states to the Bahmani kingdom.
HOW TO REACH
By Air: Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, Shamshabad, Hyderabad is Just 150 Kms away from Bidar District Head Quarters. Its just 3 hours drive from the airport to Bidar on NH9 till Zaheerabad and a diversion of 30 KMs after Zaheerabad.
By Rail : Rail facility is available from Bangalore and Hyderbad. Bangalore - Nanded Link Express Via Bidar, Departure from Bangalore at 9.50 PM. Secundrabad - Manmad Express from Hyderbad Departure at 6 PM from Secundrabad Station, Hyderbad. Hyderbad - Aurangabad Express from Kachiguda weekly thrice. One can also take Udyan express or KK Express from Bangalore reach Gulbarga and take a bus from there, its 105 KMS from Gulbarga.
By Road: From Bangalore many Govt Luxury Buses of KSRTC ply daily via Hyderbad, Its 16 hours journey from Bangalore via Hyderabad on NH 7 and NH 9. From Bangalore Via Gulbarga and Bellary its 20 hours journey. From Hyderbad Imaliban bus stand for every 15 minutes a Bus to Bidar is available from Plat form No 36.
One can take cycle-rickshaw or auto-rickshaw to move in the town
WHERE TO STAY
There are very few hotels and lodges in Bidar. Whatever accommodation is available is of mediocre standard.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The following places of this District attract a lots of tourists all through the year although the influx is far below it potential.
Guru Nank Jhirar
Gurudwara Bidar is one of Holiest Place for Sikhs. Every Year this place attracts lots of tourists from all parts of the country particularly during the months of November and March. Legend has it that Saint Guru Nanak visited the place while the land was in the grip of a famine The Guru performed a miracle at the request of the locals and a spring of water from the laterite rock mountain burst out. Till this day crystal clear water flows from the laterite trap. The belief is that drinking of this water cures many ailments.
Papnash Shiva Temple at Bidar:.
As per the local traditional saying, the Shiva Linga idol in this temple is one of those installed by Shri RAM during the time of his journey back from Lanka. The location of the temple in a valley is mesmerising to the eyes. Every year at the time of Shivrathri festival lot of tourists visit this place. A natural spring flows into a pond in front of the temple which is called 'Papnasha'
Narshimha Jhira Water Cave Temple:
At this place the Powerful diety as per the belief here is situated in cave of nealy 300 meters. One has to wade through water upto chest height to have darshan of the diety. It will be thrilling experience with bats and owls sitting on the roof toop of cave but they will not do any harm to the devotees. In the year 1999 with efforts of an young IAS Officer Mr. M Maheswar Rao who was working as Assistant Commissioner and was incharge of this temple committee got the cave Air conditioned and Electrified.
Dev DeV Vana (Botanical Garden):
An Eco Tourism center 6 KM away from Bidar town on Bidar - Hyderbad Highway. With more than 200 medicinal plants, this vana is believed to be something of an unconventional temple of plants.
Veerbhadreshewar Jatra's at Humnabad & Changlare:
Two very ancient temples of Lord Veerbhadreshwara in Humnabad Taluk one at Humnabad and one at Changlara village attract lakhs of tourists in the Month of January and November respectively for the yearly Jatra and cart pulling Mohotsav's. The temple at Humnabad constructed in 1725 is famous for its moving pillar.
Manik Prabhu Temple at Humnabad:
It attracts lots of tourists in the Month of December at the time of Annual Celebrations. On the same occasion every year a Night long Classical Musical function will be held and till now the likes of Bhimsen Joshi, Zakir hussain and many others have come here for this annual jatra mahotsav.
Bidar Fort
Period of Construction: Built in 8th century, renovated in 1428 AD.
Constructed by: Sultan Ahmad Shah Bahamani
Originally built in 8th century and strengthened and renovated in 1428 by Sultan Ahmad Shah Bahamani, the Bidar fort boasts of a dominating presence in the Bidar landscape. Nestled inside this moated fort is the royal town dotted with crumbling ruins of the bastions and gates, royal baths and kitchens, audience halls, and pleasure pavilions.
Madrassa of Mahmud Gawan
Madrassa of Mahmud Gawan is an Islamic seminary built in 1472 by Khwaja Mohammad Gawan, the Prime Minister during the reign of Bahamani ruler Muhammad-III. This university was once a renowned centre of learning in the Muslim world for the scholars of Persian, Arabic, philosophy, theology and mathematics. The massive three-storey building housed a mosque, a laboratory, lecture halls, quarters for the teaching faculty and a students' hostel.
Chaubara
The Chaubara is a mighty 71-feet-tall tower located at the heart of the town. Built to function as an observation post, this cylindrical structure gives a commanding view of the entire city from the top.
PLACES AROUND BIDAR
There are a few places of tourist interest around Bidar. Basvakalyan, the capital city of the latter Chalukyas in the 10th century, is 80 km from Bidar, while Humnabad, 52 km from Bidar, is a famous pilgrim center and attracts thousands of devotees annually.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
*Thousands of devotees throng to Humnabad during Veerabhadreshwara Jatra, which is a local fair. This annual fair is held for seven days during January-February.
*Bidar Utsav is organised to attract tourists.
WHAT TO CARRY FROM THE MARKET
BIDRI (a specialized metal handcraft) is done in Bidar. The basic material used is an alloy of 94% zinc and 6% copper. After moulding, the required article is filed and the surface smoothened. The design is then sketched and engraved on it. Pure silver wires and sheets are inlaid by hammering them into the engraved designs.
PRESENT STATUS OF TOURISM HERE
The present status of tourism in bidar is not its potential at all. having so many places of importance historicall as well as from the religious point of view it still doesn't stand out in the tourism map of india.
there is an array of problems attached to this starting from infrastructure to information. tourism industry could be the second highest income earner for the district if projected systematically and the present challenges are honestly won over.
SUGGESTIVE MEASURES TO TAP THE POTENTIAL TOURISM INDUSTRY TO ITS FULLER LENGTH:
A) Agressive Publicity Campaign
Tourism Department has not taken up any major publicity campaign
Although Bidar is declared a heritage city, Department of Tourism hardly gives any publicity to the monuments. So as to meet the demand department of tourism has to campaign aggressively to increase influx and create awareness.
B) Tourism Information and Promotion Building
The department never had a serious presence in the district even after having a building. At present, the building had been temporarily allotted to some other department. The department must start functioning from its building seriously to help the tourists and to create awareness.
C) E-Linking
Bidar could be a constant attraction for tourists but many of these monuments remained unknown to the outside world. E-Linking in collaboration with the tourism promotors from corporate sectors can also be wooved from across the globe.
D) Infrastucutre
_ Laying of bipass highway connecting Nanded with Bidar should be completed. It may be noted that NHAI has sought Rs. 40 crore for developing the Nanded-Bidar highway but it has materialised yet.
_Highway connecting Gulbarga city with Bidar should be converted into atleast two-lane for a smoother journey.
_Although the city is connected with railway line there are hardly two trains are run one from Bengaluru and another from Hyderabad. So there is need to increase number of trains and double line railway.
_This city has air force training centre but doesn't have its own airport. It may not be economically feasible to build an airport now but the future needs may make it imminent as Gulbarga and Hyderabad are growing at a great pace.
_ Beautification of these places by designing gardens and parks would also support the tourism development.
E) Accommodation
There is dire need of better hotels because of which tourists normally avoid touring Bidar even though its just 150 km drive from Hyderabad.
F) Places to relish
Bidar does not offer any special cuisine to the traveler. The restaurants and eating points offer traditional Indian dishes. This gives an opportunity for the hospitality industry to contribute its part. The department can start a food festival as well.
G) Tourist circuit within the district
A systematized tourist circuit should be developed to connect all the impotant places of interest for better access within the district with its headquarters.
H) Basava Peace Convention
The Basava Peace Convention must be immediately put to action to draw tourists from across the globe to participate in convention for internatonal peace and spirituality organised in the lines of philosophy propogated by the great social reformer and promoter of shaivism.
Bidar could be one of the important tourist destinations of north Karnataka if its potential is tapped properly. The government, hyderabad karnataka development board ,NGO’s and the locals must strive to materialise this impending fact. This tranformation would ultimately benefit the so called backward region of the software savvy state.
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