Kallu Ganapati temple: Padumundu, Shiriyara: A photoessay

January 1, 2018 Rashmi Gopal Rao14 Comments

First off, here’s wishing all my readers a wonderful 2018! Hope your year is filled with joy, fun and of course many happy travels! Here is a quick post on the Kallu Ganapati temple which is a hidden gem near the town of Barkur in Udupi district. Dedicated to the Lord of Beginnings or Lord… Continue reading Kallu Ganapati temple: Padumundu, Shiriyara: A photoessay

Legendary temples of Lord Ganesha, the God of Beginnings at Hattiangadi and Guddattu

January 4, 2017January 6, 2017 Rashmi Gopal Rao23 Comments

One of the most popular and most worshiped deities in Hindu Mythology is the elephant headed God or Lord Ganesha. He is believed to be remover of all obstacles and the epitome of all knowledge. As the Lord of beginnings, He is invoked at the beginning of all rituals, ceremonies and festivals. India, being the land… Continue reading Legendary temples of Lord Ganesha, the God of Beginnings at Hattiangadi and Guddattu