Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
On the occasion of Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas) also known as Sarvodaya day, celebrated each year on 30-Jan, here is a look at the Gandhi Memorial museum in Madurai. The…
Home decor and interior styling: trends and sensibilities 2019
Come December-January and it is time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. The start of a new year invariably presents fresh opportunities and a chance for…
Recipe: Seven vegetables curry (Ezhukari Kootu) for Sankranti
Come January and it marks the advent of one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar, “Makara Sankranti”. One of the very few Hindu festivals that is celebrated…
Welcoming Winter vibes: home decor ideas for winter
Misty mornings, a nip in the air, additional layering, thicker drapes and the need to stay warm and cozy. Well, these are just some of the signs of the end…
Photoessay: Southadka Shri Mahaganapathi Temple, Kokkada
Located about 3 km from the village of Kokkada in Belthangady Taluk is a special temple of Lord Ganesha, the Southadka Shri Mahaganapathi Temple. Yet another temple dedicated to the…
Christmas cheer in your homes: decor ideas for the festive season
With the onset of the holidays, Christmas and then New Year, the festive season is soon reaching a grand finale. A time to rejoice with family and friends and a…
Five places in and around Bangalore to visit this New Year’s Eve
Come December and it is the time of the year to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. A time to reflect and rejoice. A time to soak…
Photoessay: Undavalli caves, Vijayawada: splendid rock cut architecture
The bustling city of Vijayawada offers several interesting sights spanning nature, history, religion and culture. Arguably one of the best attractions of this city are the Undavalli caves located 6…
Review: Cold pressed olive and coconut oil from the house of One Life India
Organic food, cold pressed oils, millets etc have become buzzwords in today’s times and are being seen as the answer for various lifestyle conditions affecting a large part of the…
Amaravati: an important Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh
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…