Shivajinagar
Neighbourhood
Night view of Commercial street, adjoining area of Shivijainagar
Nickname:  Tasker Town
Shivajinagar
Coordinates: 12°59′N77°36′E / 12.99°N 77.60°E / 12.99; 77.60
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

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]}

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]}

References

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