Courtesy: Meera Iyer.
This memorial in Koramangala is supposed to mark the spot where a daughter-in-law is said to have died for the sake of our city many, many years ago. Where exactly is this memorial and how is it connected with the story of our city?
INTACH is a non-profit organisation, setup to protect and conserve India’s vast natural and cultural heritage.
See the answer in my next post. ⊕
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