Bengalaru
In the morning we visited the Shri Doddabasavanna Temple, or Bull Temple. This temple is dedicated to Nandi, Shiva's attendant and vehicle. The giant bull statue is made of granite and its gleaming eyes give it a very friendly look. It is covered in oil to give it a sheen and also for preservation. Next we visited the huge Lalbagh botanical garden. This garden is quite colorful and features a Parisian style layout with many species. This is a great center for the city and is a popular Park. The state capital buildings of Karnataca are impressive and large in scale. To me they look like something more appropriate for a seat of government for an entire country rather than a state. It shows that in many ways the states of India are more like separate countries. The Bengalaru Palace features a lot of historical photos inside and also serves as a wedding ceremony site. We happen to be there at the time of a large wedding ceremony featuring some kind of music celebrity. I was able to ge...