The 10th Century Bhonda Mahadev Temple: A Hidden Gem in Bhatala, Vidarbha
Heading towards Tadoba Forest Sanctuary We are finally on the way to our college reunion. The group is split into […]
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temples
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Srirangam waits : The Sri Ranganathaswamy temple.
Travelling around in the Tamil heartland, I have reached Srirangam. The Cholan Grand Anicut still lingers in my imagination. The
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Hampi : Magnificent and yet a grim reminder.
Hampi is easily one of the most visited places in Karnataka. It was once the thriving capital of the Vijayanagara
Reflections
A journey and some introspection
I made a recent trip to my Kuladeivam in a small town near Trichy. For years, the extended family had
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Karikala Chola’s Quiet Masterpiece : Grand Anicut – 2000 years of a living relic.
When a Chola King dared the Cauvery I am in Tamil Nadu, near Trichy, as I drive around trying to
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The Konkan Trails : Divinity on the seashore. Ganpatipule
A short drive from Ratnagiri is Ganpatipule, a small village disguised as a town on the golden beach that stretches
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Ancient Temples of India: A Journey Through Time, Faith, and Art
India’s evolution as a cultural beacon can be understood from its temples. Here are the oldest 4 temples in India
Reflections
A morning, a song and a memory for a lifetime.
Some memories stay with you. A few of them get hazy due to the inexorable march of time and age.
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Hoysala Temple Architecture: Why Belavadi’s Veeranarayana Temple deserves to be on your Karnataka travel list
The most beautiful Lord Krishna idol in India A break from the daily grind was long overdue. A 300-kilometer drive