Book Review: Eleven Stops to the Present – Stories from Bangalore
Ask any child what his/her favourite subjects are and it is highly likely that history does not figure on top. Some of the most predicatable responses given are “it is…
Photoessay: Sri Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, Melukote
Visiting Melukote as I outlined in one of my recent posts is akin to taking a journey back in time. A quaint charm and oodles of antiquity lend the town…
Winter travel: 5 cities and towns to visit in India during the winter season
Come winter and it is time for those endless cups of coffee, curling up in corners and enjoying the coziness all around. Winter has a charm of its own. While…
Atharasa aka Kajjaya: a festive speciality
Come January and it is time for Makara Sankranthi which is one of India’s most significant harvest festivals. Celebrated as Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Bihu in…
Gulur Ganesha and Kaidala, Tumkur: of unique temples and traditions
As mentioned in several of my previous posts, Bangalore offers several offbeat sights which form for exciting day trip ideas. If you are a fan of art, architecture and ancient…