It is that time of the year when the magic of lights and the scent of gingerbread cookies is in the air. Well, it is almost Christmas and unarguably the most beautiful time of the year. A time for gifting, indulgence and a whole lot of fun, Christmas is sure a feeling than just a… Continue reading Christmas Vibes in Germany – of Colour, Cheer and Celebration
It is the end of the holy month of Karthik and as mentioned in my previous post, it is a period when it is considered highly auspicious to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva. Home to several ancient temples, Bangalore is a city where Karthik masa is celebrated with fervour and gaeity alike. Almost every temple… Continue reading Panchalingeshwara temple: Historical temple in Begur
It is the holy month of Karthik and a time in the Hindu calendar where the lighting of oil lamps is considered auspicious. Like the rest of the country, Karthik is considered extremely holy in the southern state of Kerala too. But did you know that the first Lakshadeepam in the state dates back to… Continue reading Book Review: Iconography of Deepam – Celebrating the Traditional Lamps of Kerala
