by What makes true Bangaloreans love the city? There are enough reasons for many who have accepted its faults but can’t get enough of being in the city. Largely people who have lived here for over a decade find many compelling reasons not to leave Bangalore or even talk about it with pride to others.
Is it just the weather? For one, weather is an important part of how we feel through the day and it is a valid reason to be living here. The greenery despite many new buildings coming up is a huge blessing. But how many of us know the history of several iconic structures or spaces?
Do we know how Chinnaswamy Stadium came into place? Do we know who actually envisioned and built Vidhana Soudha? Do we know who were Lord Bowring, Mark Cubbon, Francis Cunningham were? Do all their surnames ring a familiar name?
Author Roopa Pai brings in a fascinating book Becoming Bangalore, published by Hachette. It is indeed a must-have for those who want to read a little more on the city and know about its iconic spaces and history.
Fun and interesting facts like on Chinnaswamy Stadium like, Mangalam Chinna swamy was a Mandya born lawyer and passionate cricket fan who served KSCA for almost four decades, first as its secretary and then as its President.
It was he who convinced the Mysore government to allot a piece of land alongside Cubbon park for hundred years. Later KSCA stadium was re named as Chinna swamy stadium.
Did you know Kanteerva Stadium was indeed built on a lake bed?
Has one ever thought about who had the vision to build the magnificient structure- Vidhana Soudha The original site allotted was inside Cubbon Park. But finally it came next to Raj Bhavan facing Attara Kacheri.
Becoming Bangalore is a delight for Bangalore lovers
The book is an excellent read for teens and adults, meant solely for Bangalore lovers.
Mums and Stories gives it a 5 on 5.
Lovely Ordering it right away