Photoessay: Rustic Charm and Streetscapes – around the sacred town of Melkote, Karnataka

November 8, 2020 Rashmi Gopal Rao1 Comment

Located about 150 km from Bangalore, Melkote also spelt Melukote is one of Karnataka’s hidden gems. Also known as Thirunarayanapuram, the town is perched on a hill which is called Yaadavagiri. A popular piligrimage centre, the town is famous for its temples dating back to the Hoysala period. One of the main temples of Melkote is… Continue reading Photoessay: Rustic Charm and Streetscapes – around the sacred town of Melkote, Karnataka

Photoessay: The multifaceted streetscapes of Pondicherry

November 27, 2019 Rashmi Gopal Rao5 Comments

While much has been said and written about the dichotomy that exists in Pondicherry, this is a city that never fails to surprise. Inspite of visiting it several times over, Pondy, as it is also fondly known, always throws up new hidden secrets for me. The union territory that was a French colony till 1954, is… Continue reading Photoessay: The multifaceted streetscapes of Pondicherry