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…
Brihadeeswarar temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram: a symbol of triumph and architectural celebration
The ancient town of Gangaikonda Cholapuram dates back to the 11th century when it was founded by the great king Rajendra Chola. Established to commemorate his victory over Mahipala, the…
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…
Malik Ghat Flower market in Kolkata: a truly arresting and striking experience
As mentioned in my previous posts here and here, exploring the local markets, especially flower markets is a “must do” in my travel itinerary. Ubiquitous yet unique, these markets truly…
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.…