User:Dineshkannambadi
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Hi. I am Dinesh Kannambadi. I was born and brought up in Bangalore, Karnataka. I am a microchip designer (microprocessor) and an Electronics Engineer by education. The surname Kannambadi is from "Annay Kannambadi" in Hassan district from where my ancestors hail, not Kannambadi Katte in Mysore district. I am a U.S citizen and have been living in the U.S.A. since 1988 when I left India for graduate studies. However, my deep love for India, Karnataka and Kannada culture takes me to India every year when I spend lot of time travelling. My interests are History (especially of Karnataka and Kannada language), Wildlife Photography, birding (including educating myself about habitats, animal behaviour etc). Travelling the back roads of Karnataka, exploring well known and lesser known temples, understanding the various architectural styles, sculptural details and history of the great kingdoms that originated in Karnataka, soaking in the culture and talking to locals is a favourite hobby. I have travelled to most of the wildlife sanctuaries in Southern Karnataka. I have also travelled in East Africa in persuit of wildlife. Currently total number of species of birds I have spotted is about 375 and the number of species of mammals exceeds 50 and growing. While in the U.S. I spend time birding and reading history books I purchased in India. Teaching my wife and kids Kannada is another passion of mine.
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[edit] My references
- Dr. Suryanath U. Kamat, A Concise history of Karnataka from pre-historic times to the present, Jupiter books, MCC, Bangalore, 2001 (Reprinted 2002)
- Prof K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, History of South India, From Prehistoric times to fall of Vijayanagar, 1955, OUP, New Delhi (Reprinted 2002), ISBN 019560686-8
- Hampi, A Travel Guide, Department of Tourism, India, Good Earth publication, New Delhi 2003 ISBN 81-877801-7-7
- New Light on Hampi, Recent research in Vijayanagara, edited by John M. Fritz anf George Michell, MARG, 2001, ISBN 81-85026-53-X
- Dr. Romila Thapar, The Penguin History of Early India, From Origin to 1300 AD., 2003, Penguin, New Delhi, ISBN 0-14-302989-4
- Gerard Foekema, A Complete Guide To Hoysala Temples, 1996, Abhinav, ISBN 81-7017-345-0
- K.V. Ramesh, Chalukyas of Vatapi, 1984, Agam Kala Prakashan, Delhi.
- R. Narasimhacharya, History of Kannada Literature, 1988, Asian Educational Services, New Delhi, Madras,1988.
[edit] Pages I have created
[edit] Empires and Kingdoms
Keladi Nayaka, Seuna dynasty (also known as Yadava Dynasty of Devagiri), Nayakas of Chitradurga, Alupas
[edit] Historical places
Lakkundi, Ancient City of Vijayanagara, Life in Vijayanagar Empire, Kambadahalli, Belavadi, Balligavi, Mahakuta Pillar
[edit] Great Kings
Veera Ballala II, Veera Ballala III, Bijjala II
Krishna II, Indra III, Krishna III, Sripurusha, Shivamara II, Butuga II, Chavundaraya, Durvinita, Mayurasharma, Tuluva Narasa Nayaka
[edit] General History
Origin of Vijayanagar empire, Origin of Rashtrakutas, Karnataka Literature Vijayanagar Architecture, Vijayanagar Literature, Badami Chalukya Architecture, Hoysala literature, Kavirajamarga, Western Chalukya literature, Society in Hoysala empire
Hoysala administration, economy of Hoysala empire
[edit] Nature
[edit] Famous People
Haridasa, Sripadaraya, Vadirajatirtha, Naraharitirtha, Sri Ponna Adikavi Pampa, Ranna, Janna
Shivakotiacharya, Amarashilpi Jakanachari P.B. Desai, B.A. Saletore
[edit] My contributions
[edit] Empires and Kingdoms
Kadambas, Ganga dynasty (Western Ganga Dynasty), Hoysala Empire, Vijayanagar Empire, Rashtrakuta, Western Chalukyas, Kalachuri
[edit] Historical places
Hampi,Belur, Halebidu, Somanathapura Pattadakal, Aihole, Amritapura, Doddagaddavalli
Nuggehalli, Shravanabelagola
[edit] Famous Temples
Chennakesava Temple, Hoysaleswara temple, Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura
[edit] Great Kings
Vikramaditya VI, Pulakesi II, Krishnadevaraya, Harihara Raya I, Bukka Raya I Vishnuvardhana, Veera Ballala II, Veera Ballala III, Krishna I
Govinda III, Dhruva Dharavarsha, Amoghavarsha I, Deva Raya II
[edit] General History
The great Karnataka Expansion, Kannada, Hoysala architecture
[edit] Nature
Bandipur National Park, Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary,Biligirirangan Hills Nagarahole, Western Ghats
[edit] Karnataka Places
Chikmagalur district, Hassan district, Mandya district, Uttara Kannada district,Chitradurga district, Shimoga district
Karnataka, Bangalore
[edit] Famous People
Jayatirtha, Vyasatirtha,Purandaradasa, Kanakadasa, List of people from Karnataka, Akka Mahadevi
[edit] India
[edit] Well Done!
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The Photographer's Barnstar | |
| For your beautiful original photographs of Karnataka temples - Parthi 20:10, 1 August 2006 (UTC) |
[edit] A small token of appreciation of your phenomenal work
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
| Hi Dinesh, I am thankful and greatly appreciate the phenomenal work you have done(and continue to do) on Kannada, Karnataka, Kannadiga related pages. As a small token of my appreciation I hand you this barnstar which was long overdue. Keep up the GREAT work. Sirigannadam Gelge! Sarvagnya 04:06, 25 August 2006 (UTC) |
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
| For your tireless contributions on making Chalukya dynasty a featured article and for your excellent contributions in lot more articles on South Indian history. KNM Talk 16:46, 22 November 2006 (UTC) |
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The Epic Barnstar | |
| "Wow!". Here's another barnstar from me. A new 'variety' for your page :) Sarvagnya 02:52, 25 November 2006 (UTC) |
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The Epic Barnstar | |
| For a fantastic collaborative effort in Hoysala Empire I award you this epic barnstar BostonMA talk 14:17, 3 December 2006 (UTC) |
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One more barnstar for your work on Karnataka-related topics, as well as for your efforts to get Chalukya dynasty to featured status. - --ashwatha 08:49, 8 December 2006 (UTC) |
