FREEDOM PARK, BANGALORE

CENTRAL JAIL IS NOW PARK!!!

Bangalore City is truly lucky to have a New Lung Space created in the centre of the city by shifting the Central Jail and building a grand new Green space aptly named Freedom Park.

The sparwling 21 acre Central Jail premises is now converted into a Park and is sure to become a major tourist attraction of Bangalore in the years to come.

HISTORY :

The Central Jail in Bangalore was constructed in 1866 by the British to accommodate the ever rising number of Freedom fighters. Even after the Independance the Jail continued to function and housed many political leaders including BJP leader L.K.Advani.

THE CHANGEOVER :

After shifting the Central Jail to the outskirts of the city, BBMP quickly got into the act and in 2004 decided to convert the place into a Park. The BBMP and Bangalore Agenda Task Force intiated a national level competition for the design of the park. The Design was enthrusted to Soumitro Ghosh and Nisha Ghosh who won the competition and the result is a eye pleasing architecture with greenery and historical heritage untouched in one place.

The Park was named as Freedom Park and was inaugarated by L.K.Advani, http://blog.lkadvani.in/blog-in-english/from-jail-to-freedom-park

who was incidentally a former inmate, on 2nd March 2009.

THE ATTRACTIONS :

The original Watch Tower and some of the Barracks have been left untouched and surprisingly have been designed in such a way that they blend so well with the park that you will feel that all these were a part of the Jail since long.

The Jail Museum has some antique photos and has a great view of the whole Park.

The Hospital Block too has been retained as heritage structure.

The Children's Play Area is a big boon to the kids of the area and is very very popular even with the parents.

A 300 seater Amphitheatre is very popular and hosts cultural every holidays and Sundays.

Every Evening and Sundays, the Musical Fountain is an added attraction.

See Video http://www.indyarocks.com/videos/Jail-is-now-Park-1-316031

Some finishing touch is still being done with attractions like the Cafe, craft stall, etc coming up. All this will make this place only more attractive and irrestible.

The Park has restricted timings. Open from 5AM to 8Am and again in the evening from 5pm to 8PM.

There is NO Entry Fees as of now, but there are plans to introduce the same.

DO NOT MISS THIS ONE.

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1000 hooded Bhagwan Parsavanath Temple

An interesting place not known to many is the 12th century Sahasrapani Parsvanath temple complex, located adjacent to the Bijapur jail. As the name suggests, the deity Parsvanath has 1,000 hoods, and milk poured on one hood gets distributed equally to the others.

This ancient temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Parsvanath at darga. This temple has recently been dug out.

BEAUTY OF THE TEMPLE :

This temple came to knowledge just before 100 Years. The principal deity Lord Parsvanath’s idol was found below ash that is very attractive. The Idol is really miraculous. Its specialty is that while we drop milk or water in one serpent hood it comes out through all the mouths and thus whole idol gets showered. This idol is 5 feet in height with cross legged seating posture, Black in color.



A Choubeesee is also here 3 feet in height with principal deity Bhagwan Parsvanath. The Coubisi is 90cms high and is made of marble. In another room an idol of Bhagwan Parsavanath, Black in color and one of Lord Mahaveer 5 feet in height Black in color, both in cross legged seating posture (padmasam) are installed and again very attractive. All the idols belong to 10th, 14th & 15th century. The puja is conducted at these temples during 9 AM to 10 AM since there is no local Jain Family in the village.

How to reach :
Darga village is about 3 Kms from the town. The way to Darga is from Mahatma Gandhi chowk to Azad road- Chandrapuri road. From chandrapuri road, one reach to Mugalsi Agsi fort and about one Kms from here is the Jail and from there, the village of darga is about 1 km.


Name :
Shri Atishaya Kshetra 1008 Sahastra Fani Parsvanath Digamber Jain Mandir, Bijapur.
Is an Atishaya Kshetra (Place of Miracles).
Address :
Shri Atishaya Kshetra 1008 Sahastra Fani Parsvanath Dig. Jain Mandir
Jat Marg, Bijapur (Karnataka) Pin – 586104
Management committee :
Shri Atishaya Kshetra 1008 Sahastra Fani Parsvanath Dig. Jain Mandir Trust
Jat Marg, Bijapur (Karnataka) Pin – 586104
Phone 08352 – 224871




Facilities :

A Dharmshala is here with 14 rooms having all facilities.
Bijapur has many hotels of all hues and budget fitting all types of pockets.
Means of approach : Bijapur is 101 Kms from Sholapur and 579 Kms from Banglore. The Bus service is available from Banglore and Belgaum
Bijapur is the first district head quarter while we travel from Solapur (Maharashtra) to Banglore (Karnataka) on N.H. 13, at 90 km away from Solapur.
World famous Teerth Shravanbelgola is also situated on this highway.
Bijapur is also a main station on Solapur-Banglore Railway Line.




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INNOVATIVE FILM CITY

Charges on the Higher Side

Innovative Film city is about 40 kms from Bangalore.

As soon you reach the Innovative Film city, the Bollywood style Gates welcome you and promise you of a Great experience. The Staff is very friendly and helpful with all details on tariff, membership fees, etc.

Entry Fee is Rs.50/- and you need to pay separetely for each of the attractions. Or instead you can pay Rs.750 and enjoy all the attractions inside. Children below 3 years FREE. The Still Camera charge is Rs.100 and Video Camera is Rs.200.

The Front view is stunning and gives a feeling of something of a Grand Palace.
The First attraction is the INNOVATIVE TALKIES. This is a replica of Grand Old Days of Watching Cinema with a village tent environ.




The entry inside the IFC is also good. But sadly, most of the street is empty. Only shop working is Bata. The European Style Buildings is constructed in the style of Rome architecture and attracts attention. So do the pretty marble(?) statues.








Innovative Film City Staff recommend Mirror Maze very highly. And rightly so. Mirror Maze is exciting and worth your penny. Mirror Maze is the BEST attraction in IFC. You are handed even plastic gloves so as not to stain glasses. Once inside, the only source of Light which guides to the Exit are the dimly lit small red lights around the mirrors and the mirror reflections. Very exciting. Stay inside as long as possible to enjoy. The more you stay inside, the more fun it is. Of course, it is a bit challenging to find the exit with those dim right lights. The funny part, you will be meeting your group people again and again. Do hold your kids hand for he may get lost and start crying. Mirror Maze manages to bring the child in you. Mirror Maze is Rs.75 per person.


Ripley's Believe it or Not flatters to decieve. Ripley's Ghost is interesting. Kids will love this especially the revolving Cylinder and the 5 legged Cow. Rs.100.

Aqua Kingdom is an artificial beach with palm trees, etc. WASTE of money. Sure, Bangalore is land locked and we are thirsting for some watery fun. Not only the water is dirty but the loud music only turns you off. Kids may however enjoy. Waves, just for 15-20mins makes YOU too enjoy the beach. The Authorities should consider improving the facilities for changing and shower. Charge of Rs.150 is absolute rip off.

Even kids will be disappointed by Cartoon City. Entrance is FREE but charged Rs.30 for every ride. The Children enjoyed only the Water based Shark Attack. Dashing Car is so-so.

The Better Part of the IFC is the 4D. It costs Rs.100 and is worth watdching. Sadly, the movie lasts under 10 mins.

Miniature City is a waste of money. Kids can create a Better version of the same!!! Very poor models of Airports, Great Wall of China, etc.



Wonder what the Gaint Models of Mobile Phones were doing in this Miniature City. And what was this falls, Niagara Falls???. Too small and insignificant. Rs.50

Tussads Wax Museum is worth. Very few Indian celebrites. And surprisingly, very sparsely crowded. Absolutely Poor quality of models. Compelety avoidable. Rs.75

Go karting is good fun. Rs.150 for 4 Laps.

Dinosaurs Park is good. However the sounds made by Dino could scare little ones. Life size models of Dino make good viewing but sound very unreal. Lots of Greenery and a mini Waterfalls make good viewing. Rs.50

Fossil Museum is a miss me and you will miss nothing. Visit only if the Sun is very hot, for the Museum is Completely Air-Conditioned!!

Haunted House (Rs.100) is truly scary. Too dark and thus anything that pops out will scare you or make you laugh, depending on your view of Horror. Had a good laugh.

The Mini Golf too is enjoyable. After all, how many times you get the opportunity to play the Game.

Cafeteria is okayish. Masala Dosa @ 30 is too costly and too small for that price. Idly @ 20 too is very little. The place can get really crowded during lunchtime with people eating standing too. There is also a MacDonald’s to satisfy the upper crest. There is Coffee Day outlet too.
Parking facility is pathetic. You should park your vehicle in the open outside under the blazing sun and with no security. So, it is no surprise that Parking is FREE.
Outside Food is not allowed inside. However, those come in buses, can avail the facility of FREE drop to the Innovative Film city from the Highway.

Conclusion :
Very expensive though one should visit at least once. Instead of buying a Combo All in One Ticket of Rs.700, you are better off buying tickets for each Attraction separately as you may not have time to enjoy all the attractions and also some attractions may not be attractive enough for you.
Better to finish your Breakfast and then go inside the Film City. Go early to enjoy maximum games. Carry spare clothes.
The Film city is very well maintained expect for some parts. Eatables are available at most of the games area.
If you keep your expectations low, you will enjoy the Innovative Film City.

Innovative Film city,
#24 & 26, bidadi,
Bangalore-562109
Tel 080-66966666, 22099999
email : info@innovativefilmcity.in


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