Shivajinagar, Bangalore

Shivajinagara Blackpally
Neighbourhood
Night view of Commercial street, adjoining area of Shivijainagara
12°59′N 77°36′E / 12.99°N 77.60°E / 12.99; 77.60
Country	India
State	Karnataka
City	Bangalore
Government
• Body	BBMP
Languages
• Official	Kannada, Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number	560051
Lok Sabha Constituency	Bangalore Central

Shivajinagara, previously known as Blackpally, is a locality in Bangalore, India. It was named after the 17th century Maratha Emperor Shivaji, since he spent his childhood days there.^[1][2]

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 vistors 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]

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  Ready to eat Kebab on the roadside food joints.
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  Mutton Seekh.
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  "Smoked to Perfection" Kebab.

In Movies

Azgar, the auto rickshaw driver played by Danish Sait in French Biriyani is from Shivajinagara.^[4]

References

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