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( 26592777;
www.rangashankara.org
; 36/2 8th Cross, JP Nagar)
All kinds of interesting theatre (in a
variety of languages and spanning various genres) and dance are held at this cultural
centre.
Shopping
Bengaluru's shopping options are abundant, ranging from teeming bazaars to glitzy malls.
Some good shopping areas include Commercial St, Vittal Mallya Rd and the MG Rd area.
Commercial St is best for clothing and gets packed on weekends.
Some good malls in town include
Garuda Mall
MAP
Rd, Koramangala)
and
Leela Galleria
(23 Airport Rd, Kodihalli)
.
CLOTHING
Mysore Saree Udyog
(
www.mysoresareeudyog.com
; 316 Kamaraj Rd, 1st fl; 10.30am-11pm)
A great choice for top-quality
silk blouses and men's shirts, scarves and saris, this busy store has been in business for
over 70 years and has something to suit all budgets. Ninety-nine percent of the garments
here are made with Mysore silk, and the store also stocks 100% pashmina shawls. All
fixed prices.
Cauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium
(49 MG Rd; 10am-8pm)
Showcases a great collection of sandalwood and rosewood products
as well as textiles.
SOUVENIRS
Forest Essentials
(
www.forestessentialsindia.com
;
4/1 Lavelle Junction Bldg, Vittal Mallya Rd; 11am-8.30pm)
Smell the lem-
ongrass as you browse the shelves at this tranquil store selling all-organic beauty products.
COSMETICS
Fabindia
MAP
CLOTHING
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.fabindia.com
; 54 17th Main, Koramangala; 10am-8pm) Commercial St (152 Commercial St;
10am-8.30pm) Garuda mall (McGrath Rd, Garuda mall)
These branches contain Fabindia's full range
of stylish clothes and homewares in traditional cotton prints and silks.
