Sculptural splendour: Chandramouleshwara temple, Hubli
Home to a number of magnificent ancient temples, south India is a delight for the traveler with a penchant for history, culture and architecture. One such beautiful temple is the…
Manjal: handicrafts native, aesthetic and truly attractive
If you are in Chennai and in a mood to shop for something unique yet traditional and classy, head over to Manjal that is a craft store in M R…
Indigenous handloom: Kalakshetra weaving and kalamkari unit
Tucked away in the bylanes of one of Chennai’s most popular neighborhoods Besant nagar is the renowned Kalakshetra foundation. Founded way back in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale, one of…
Dampness: “Fix it” now and enjoy freedom of a life time
With rains lashing most parts of the country now, it is that time of the year where the initial euphoria and excitement associated with the rains has worn off and…
Tarakeshwara temple, Hangal – an architectural marvel
Beautiful stone pillars, exquisite architecture, elaborate ceilings and remarkable sculptures were just some of the things that had me totally awe inspired when I visited the Tarakeshwara temple in Hangal.…
Book Review: The Story of a Suicide by Sriram Ayer
Review “The Story of a Suicide” by Sriram Ayer is one that perhaps reflects the state of society and how youth relate to and deal with different aspects of life…
The state of many colors: Rajasthan, on my wishlist
Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning: Gloria Steinem As the above quote conveys, it is always…
Announcement: Change in Domain name
Hello readers, Just wanted to let you know that rashminotes.wordpress.com is now rashminotes.com. I have a site redirect in place that will automatically take you to the new website. My…