Chettinad Mansions: Reflections of a Glorious Past
If Tamil Nadu travel is on your list, one place that must not be missed is the Chettinad region within the state. Also known as Chettinadu, this one is located…
Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku aka The Nachiarkoil lamp
As mentioned in my previous post, Natchiarkoil is an eclectic town near Kumbakonam and forms for an engaging visit in more ways than one. Apart from the Nachiyar Kovil or…
Nachiar Kovil or Thirunarayur Nambi Temple: Natchiarkoil, Kumbakonam
There is no denying the fact that travelling within India is replete with interesting sights, engaging experiences and surprises at almost every nook and corner. A visit to the southern…
Chettinad Museum: An ode to Chettiar culture, heritage and lifestyle
Located in the Sivagangai and Pudukottai districts of the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Chettinad is a popular destination to visit for more reasons than one. Synonymous with grandeur and…
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram – a Grand Reflection of the Incredible Chola Heritage
With close to a whopping 40,000 temples, Tamil Nadu in South India is rightly known as the Land of Temples. Most of these temples are centuries old and have been…
Kumbakonam Diaries: Sacred Trails, Streetscapes and more….
As the first rays of the sun pierced, almost reluctantly, through the gaps of the thick clouds on an overcast January morning, the lush green paddy fields were still shrouded…
Thirumayam: a town of temples and a historical fort
There is no denying the fact that India is a treasure trove of eclectic sights spanning history, architecture, art, culture and religion. With engaging sites in almost every small city…
Photoessay: Postcards from the ancient city of Trichy (Tiruchirappalli)
Located in the central part of the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Trichy is often referred to one of the oldest cities of India. A centre of rich cultural and…
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
On the occasion of Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas) also known as Sarvodaya day, celebrated each year on 30-Jan, here is a look at the Gandhi Memorial museum in Madurai. The…
Photo essay: Nilgiri mountain railway: toy train from Coonor to Ooty
Trains and train journeys often get me all nostalgic with fond memories of my childhood days. A train journey from Hyderabad to our home town, Banglaore was a ‘regular feature’…