Six Offbeat Things to do in Udupi, Karnataka
There is little doubt that the temple town of Udupi is one of the most visited places in the southern state of Karnataka. Situated in coastal Karnataka about 425 km…
Corporation Bank Heritage Museum (Coin Museum) – Udupi: a numismatists’ delight
Did you know that when all digits on the serial number of a currency note are the same (like ‘555555’ or ‘777777’) it is a type of fancy note? Or…
Kallu Ganapati temple: Padumundu, Shiriyara: A photoessay
First off, here’s wishing all my readers a wonderful 2018! Hope your year is filled with joy, fun and of course many happy travels! Here is a quick post on…
A philosopher’s home: Pajakakshetra, Udupi
Located about seven km from the temple town of Udupi is the quiet, seemingly nondescript town of Pajaka. This town is off the conventional pilgrimage circuit of Udupi. However, Pajaka…
Agumbe: ‘Dodda Mane’ aka Big House
Also known as “Cherrapunji of the South”, Agumbe is an utterly beautiful village in the Thirthahalli taluk of Shimoga district in Karnataka. Nestled in the Malnad region, Agumbe is well-known…
Of Estuaries, Confluences and meeting your ultimate ‘Destination’
As I child, learning the cryptic definitions of terms like estuary, bay, inlet, creek and cove in geography always made me wonder if such phenomena really exist in nature and…
Anegudde Vinayaka Temple, Khumbasi
Considered as one of the seven “Mukti” stalas” of Karanataka, Anegudde is the holy abode of the elephant headed God, Lord Ganesha. Derived from the words “Aane” meaning elephant and…