Ask anyone from Bangalore what they think about this city, and in all
probability, the answer will be "the best city in the
world". Everyone has a different reason to love this city, which
leads India in technological and cultural development. Today it is
the fastest growing city in Asia with a burgeoning population of
nearly four million. It is a city for all seasons. Come any time of
the year - Bangalore is beautiful. Take a stroll in evergreen Cubbon
Park spread over an area of 500 acres dominated by the imposing
granite building, the Vidhan Saudha, the public library, a childrens
park and an aquarium are located here. Adjoining it are the government
museum and the industrial and technological museum. Or take a
leisurely walk around the Lal Bagh the 250-acre botanical gardens laid
out by Hyder Ali and Tipu. Sultan over 200 years ago. Here a
magnificent Victorian style glass house where flower shows are held
twice a year, August and January.
The uniqueness of Bangalore can be attributed to the open minded progressive nature of its citizens. It is a true melting pot of different people, cultures, and languages. Bangalore is probably the only city in India in which you will hear Kannada spoken as much as Tamil or Telugu or Hindi. The city is also home to some of the most high tech industries in India. As a result of its cosmopolitan nature, Bangalore attracts people from all over India and is among the fastest growing cities in Asia.
Bangalore has a moderate climate throughout the year due to its elevation (1000m). It is also blessed with a large number of lakes and parks within the city. The nature loving citizens have planted many trees along the roads which has enabled the city to maintain its green looks despite its rapid expansion. Bangalore is therefore aptly called the "Garden City."
Places to See
Information about the Software Technology Park at
Bangalore.
An excerpt from an article written by Sri Chiranjeev Singh, in the
"Architectural Heritage and The City Aesthetics of Bangalore",
published in 1988 by T.P. Issar.
"Cosmopolitanism of the Indian sort is rootless: it makes for dull
cities. Cosmopolitan Bangalore is dull; it is the non-cosmopolitan
Karaga-celebrating, Dasaranaama-singing, Vachana-reciting,
Rajkumar-cheering, ragi-mudde, anna-saaru-relishing Bangalore which is
interesting.
With the public sector invasion of the city - at the invitation of the
state government in most cases - came more outsiders and more
industries. The influx continues. Companies continue to move their
headquarters from Bombay and Calcutta to Bangalore. Sometimes, one
wonders when the reaction would start.
Architecturally also, the City is cosmopolitan. Every style, from
Dravidian to modern, neo-classical to neo-gothic, co-exists along with
the PWD-gothic. And then there is Vidhana Soudha, which can only be
described as classical Kengal. The best example of this co-existence
can be seen in the old Residency complex. There you have the most
beautifully proportioned and elegant building of Bangalore flanked by
a Charles Corea creation on one side and a PWD on the other."