Many thanks to Bharath M. Palavalli (VU3GLJ), who shares the following post, originally published on his website: Yet another accidental POTA by Bharath (VU3GLJ) Bananthimari Forest “ಬಾಣಂತಿ” (Bananthi) translates to a mother of a newborn, and “ಮಾರಿ” (Maari) refers to the local deity/goddess called “Maariamma”. While this could refer to a practice of praying to the … Continue reading VU3GLJ: A 5-Watt Field Radio Adventure in India’s Bananthimari State Forest

