Shivajinagar, Bangalore

Not to be confused with Shivajinagar, Pune.

Shivajinagara Blackpally
Neighbourhood
Night view of Commercial street, adjoining area of Shivijainagara
Nickname:  Tasker Town
Shivajinagara
Coordinates: 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 and Tasker Town, is a locality in Bangalore, India located in the Central Business District. 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 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]

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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

1. Raghuram, M. (23 April 2012). "'Bangalore inspired a young Chhatrapati Shivaji'". DNA India. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
2. "I Change My City". www.ichangemycity.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
3. Bureau, The Hindu (5 April 2024). "An evening in Shivajinagar the week before Eid". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
4. Sharadhaa, A. (4 May 2020). "Pannaga Bharana's laugh riot, starring Danish Sait, titled 'French Biryani'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 April 2024.