As mentioned in my previous post on Ghantasala, the southern state of Andhra Pradesh has had a profound influence of Buddhism. There are several theories that believe that Lord Buddha himself visited Andhra Pradesh when He gave sermons at Amaravati during the reign of King Suchandra. Buddhism spread in a big way during the reign of… Continue reading Amaravati: an important Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh
The southern state of Andhra Pradesh is a treasure house when it comes to ancient Buddhist sites. With an extremely significant and a deep-rooted influence of Buddhism, the state boasts of close to 150 Buddhist sites with new ones being discovered regularly. While one would normally associate Buddhism with Sanchi or Bodh Gaya, a Buddhist… Continue reading Photoessay: Ghantasala – a centre of Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh
An interesting mix of the contemporary and the conventional, Doha, the capital of Qatar is a city that dons many hats. With a spectacular skyline that houses some of the most swashbuckling buildings, Doha is as much a city of modern skyscrapers as it is of traditional souqs. With plenty to see and do, Doha offers several… Continue reading Four ‘must visit’ museums in Doha, Qatar
It is the time of the year again where the shops are awash with colour, sales are aplenty, roads are choc-o-bloc with shoppers and there is an air of celebration on the streets. Well, it is the festival season with Diwali and Christmas just around the corner. A time for ‘new beginnings, cheer and hope. And… Continue reading A guide to festive home decor: a time to usher in the good tidings
