Bhoovaraga Swamy temple, Srimushnam: of piety and communal harmony
The bustling town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu is home to a number of temples and is an important pilgrimage centre. While the soul of the town is the renowned…
Theosophical Society: tranquility in the heart of Chennai
Greenery galore If you are looking to get away from the traffic, hustle bustle and busy streets of the city, then head to the beautiful Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society…
Thanjavur: centre of South Indian tradition, art and culture
The erstwhile capital of the great Chola dynasty, Thanjavur aka Tanjore is truly the embodiment of South Indian art, architecutre, culture and heritage. Located in the Cauvery basin of Tamil…
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…
Indigenous handloom: Kalakshetra weaving and kalamkari unit
Tucked away in the bylanes of one of Chennai’s most popular neighborhoods Besant nagar is the renowned Kalakshetra foundation. Founded way back in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale, one of…
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.…
The state of many colors: Rajasthan, on my wishlist
Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning: Gloria Steinem As the above quote conveys, it is always…
Chennai: The charismatic coastal city of South India – Guest post
I am very excited to share my first guest post that I wrote for the Wild Book Company managed by the wonderful Lois Key. It is a photo essay on…
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…
DakshinaChitra: a slice of South Indian culture and heritage
If you are a lover of heritage houses, ancient culture, folklore and traditional arts and crafts, DakshinaChitra is the place for you. Located about 25 km from the metro city…