Paigah Tombs: a legacy of grandeur and opulence
Often referred as the “Taj of the South”, the Paigah tombs are a symbol of architectural brilliance and remarkable creativity. Cliched as it may sound, the tombs located in the…
Bold, bright and beautiful: the indigeneity of Pedana Kalamkari fabrics
Large expanses of freshly dyed fabric spread out on the roads greeted me as I entered the dusty by lanes of the seemingly sleepy town of Pedana. While I wanted…
Magical weaves: the elegance of Mangalagiri textiles
Given my love for indigenous textiles, I never miss an opportunity to visit handloom weaving centres during my travels. In line with the country’s rich footprint of textiles, the southern…
A volery of birds at Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, Guntur
It is often said that ‘too many disappointments are usually a sign of too many expectations’. Just like for most things in life, this quote is totally applicable to travel…
Pochampally: weaving handlooms in alluring patterns and bright hues
Having lived in Hyderabad for a major part of my life, visiting Pochampally was always on the agenda, given my undying love for handlooms and ethnic weaves. However, it was…
Pochampally through images: the magical appeal of simplicity
Located at a distance of just 45 km from the City of Nizams aka Hyderabad is the pleasantly unpretentious village of Pochampally. The dusty, deserted roads dotted with old fashioned…
A slice of life in the Old City of Hyderabad: Random captures
The charm of the old city in Hyderabad is truly inimitable; the crowded markets, heritage buildings and the hustle bustle of the place never cease to fascinate me. While I…
Hyderabad: enamour of the Old city
Often called the city of pearls, the historic city of Hyderabad is truly multifaceted. While the booming IT industry in the last decade and a half has given the name…