Photoessay: Moodabidri Musings – Saavira Kambada Basadi and more
Just about 35 km from the bustling town of Mangaluru, lies the quaint town of Moodabidri that is known for its Jain temples or basadis as it is also called.…
Photoessay: Handmade Pottery in Pondicherry
As mentioned in my earlier posts, Pondicherry aka Puducherry is a city that never fails to surprise. You are bound to discover something new each time you visit this South…
On a museum trail in the Pink city aka Jaipur
Colour, culture, commotion; the capital city of one of India’s most flamboyant states, Rajasthan is a delightful medley of contrasts. One of the most visited cities by not only Indians…
Photoessay: Police museum, Pondicherry
Well, it is quite an understatement to say that Pondicherry aka Puducherry has a charm quite like none other. A French colony till the 1950s, this union territory is a…
Amidst a world of cocoa and chocolate: Choco Story, Brussels
Fries, waffles, beer and of course chocolate; Belgium is famous for more reasons than one. And when it comes to chocolate, there is no denying the fact that Belgian chocolate…
Photoessay: Nahargarh Fort – of magnificence and grandeur on the Aravalli hills
Think Rajasthan and it immediately conjures images of forts, palaces and royal heritage. Originally built as a mechanism of defence, the state has many forts that are not only beautiful…
Panchalingeshwara temple, Govindanahalli, Karnataka
There is no denying the fact that the Hoysala rulers who ruled South India including Karnataka from the 10th century to 14th century AD, were great patrons of art and…
Photoessay: The multifaceted streetscapes of Pondicherry
While much has been said and written about the dichotomy that exists in Pondicherry, this is a city that never fails to surprise. Inspite of visiting it several times over,…
Photo essay: Brahmeshvara Temple, Kikkeri: a hidden architectural gem
Karnataka is home to several ancient and Hoysala temples that are well known for their architectural splendour and ornate sculptures. But the very mention of Hoysala temples conjures images of…
Montreux, Switzerland: of Château de Chillon, postcard landscapes and much more
A land of picture perfect beauty and utterly bewitching landscapes, Switzerland is home to several towns which epitomize ethereal beauty. Montreux which lies at the foothills of the Alps and…