Sculptural splendour: Chandramouleshwara temple, Hubli
Home to a number of magnificent ancient temples, south India is a delight for the traveler with a penchant for history, culture and architecture. One such beautiful temple is the…
Tarakeshwara temple, Hangal – an architectural marvel
Beautiful stone pillars, exquisite architecture, elaborate ceilings and remarkable sculptures were just some of the things that had me totally awe inspired when I visited the Tarakeshwara temple in Hangal.…
Devaraja Market, Mysore: a potpourri of color, customs and culture
With a penchant for exploring the native spirit and culture of a place, I stepped into the renowned Devaraja market of Mysore on my recent visit to the city. Over…
Mysore: along a heritage trail
Easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, the heritage city of Mysore (recently renamed Mysuru) is synonomous with resplendent royalty, its larger than life Dasara festival, gorgeous…
Rangasthala, Chikkaballapur: a tryst with history
India, also referred to many a time, as the country of temples has scores of enthralling temples, many of which are over 1000 years old. It is indeed amazing that…
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple: an ancient wonder
Located just under 60 km from Bangalore, is the remarkable Bhoga Nandeshwara temple in the quaint village of Nandi. One of the oldest temples in Karnataka, the place is located…
Rustic scenes and rural experiences in and around Mosale
While most of my travel posts till date have been on destinations or particular attractions, this one is about some of the most simple yet insightful sights that one comes…
Nageshvara-Chennakeshava temple: monumental twin temples of Mosale
While the magnificence and ornate architecture of the Hoysala temples is, usually, synonomous with the temples of Belur and Halebidu, a visit to the sleepy hamlet of Mosale proved me…
Rosary Church, Shettihalli: a journey back in time.
A recent visit to Hassan took us to one of the most stunning places I have visited of late. About 25 km from Hassan, on the Hassan-Shettihalli Road, lies the…
Color, creativity and craftsmanship: Mangalore Flower Market
Flowers are an integral part of Indian culture and occupy a very significant place whether during daily worship, festivals or any special occasions or celebrations. Visiting flower markets in any…