Legendary temples of Lord Ganesha, the God of Beginnings at Hattiangadi and Guddattu
One of the most popular and most worshiped deities in Hindu Mythology is the elephant headed God or Lord Ganesha. He is believed to be remover of all obstacles and…
Mysuru off the beaten track- Part II: Of museums and spirituality
Mysuru as mentioned in this post is a city of many facets. Though it is the second largest and populous city of Karnataka, it is a city with oodles of…
Experience the “Hextraordinary” with the new Tata Hexa
An invitation from Indiblogger, saw me attending the ‘Hexa Experience Centre‘ at the White Orchid Convention Centre, Bengaluru on Christmas Day. Chock-a-block with activity, the centre had multiple stalls showcasing…
Mysuru off the beaten track- Part I: Of Silk and Sandal
One of the most visited cities of South India, Mysore in Karnataka is synonomous with royalty, heritage and of course its world famous Dasara. Recently renamed Mysuru, the city’s glittering…
Tracing the European trail from Kolkata aka the city of Joy
It is not entirely incorrect to say that the East Indian city of Kolkata is one of the most fascinating places to visit in India and has a charm like…
A colorful fun-filled afternoon: #BergerXP IndiBlogger Meet
Indiblogger meets have always been one of those events I eagerly look forward to attending. These meets are not only a great platform for brands but for bloggers as well.…
Return of the Tiger Trail: a royal food safari
If you are looking to enjoy a sumptuous Indian meal in the heart of the city, the Return of the Tiger Trail, in Ramada Bangalore is definitely an option to…
Temple markets: a kaleidoscope of zeal, vibrancy and effervescence
Small yet sustainable, little shops and establishments that mushroom around temples in India are one of the most lively markets you can ever find. They are a melange of energy,…
Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram: a medley of religion, tradition, belief and mystery
Walking through the narrow road leading to the Thillai Natarja temple, I was fascinated to see a bevy of men clad in saffron and white with really long hair neatly…
Chandannagar: a taste of the French riviera along the river Hooghly
The simplicity, charm and beauty of Indian colonial towns compares to none other. Colonial India was an important center of trade and economy as early as the 17th century and…