- Shivajinagar
Shivajinagar ("Shivajinagara") is a locality in
Bangalore ,India . It has a majorBMTC bus station, and is also a commercial centre. Its proximity to M. G. Road (less than one kilometer) and Cantonment Railway Station make it an important transport hub. Also, several government offices are located off Shivajinagar.Shivajinagar has a famous market, known as "Russel Market". This market was started in 1927 to cater the British residents in Cantonment area. It continues to serve the residents of this area to this day. Shivajinagar has one of the highest concentrations of Muslims in the city of Bangalore. Commercial Street, one of Bangalore's top shopping destinations is also located in Shivajinagar.
Shivajinagar is famous for
kabab , with number of restaurants.Shivajinagar also hosts one of the old and famous churches in Bangalore, St. Mary's Basilica. The annual feast of St. Mary's Basilica is celebrated every year on September 8 at Shivajinagar. The feast is celebrated for 9 days, ending on September 8, with a chariot procession of St. Mary's statue around Shivajinagar. Thousands of Christians visit Shivajigar during these 9 days wearing saffron colored attires.
External References:
* [http://www.shivajinagar.net http://www.shivajinagar.net]
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