After more than a year, I dragged myself to Cubbon Park early this morning. Bangalore had earned the distinction of Garden City for this patch of green in the its lung centre. With the air pollution growing as fast as…
Dastarkhwan e Awadh ~Lip Smacking Lucknow Cuisine!!
It was one of those irresistible invites !! that I would keep aside everything for ; the promise of authentic cuisine of the Nawabs, in company of people with a shared passion for food and travel and in absolutely great…
History on the Wall, Hoysaleswar Temple, Halebidu
About 2 hours drive away from Bangalore, The Hoysaleswar Temple in Halebidu is nearly 900 years old and has survived many invasions and attempts of destruction and the ravages of time. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in…
2 Men, Music and Light
I was standing in a corner of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, when my gaze fell on the man blowing hard at his trumpet next to a dust bin. What a contrast !! but music has the power to illuminate the darkest…
Bylakuppe, Tibetan World in the South
The last few weeks were particularly important for the Tibetan Buddhists celebrating Saga Dawa, the holy month for pilgrimages. Closer home in Bangalore, I was cherishing my visit to Bylakuppe, glimpses of Tibetan world. Bylakuppe is about 210 kms away from…
Bhoganandishwara: Architectural Gem in Bangalore
One lazy Saturday afternoon, I was switching channels on television when I happened to watch a wedding being solemnized against the backdrop of a magnificent temple. I soon realized that it was located an hour away from where I lived…
Day Out in Dubare Elephant Camp, India
Recently we made a weekend trip to Dubare Elephant Camp located about 5 hrs away from Bangalore. The idea of dipping in the river giving bath to elephants sounded very exciting though my nephew kept reminding me of the poo…
The Priest and his Mobile in Hampi Anjani Parvat,India
In the last decade, mobile connectivity seems to have slowly become indispensable in our daily lives !! While this has helped everyone to keep in touch but more often than not, it is actually a distraction or sometimes a loyal…
Masterpiece in Stone: Hampi by Day and Night (India)
When I first saw the fabulous Vittala Temple Complex in Hampi dated 15th century AD, I was awestruck by its grandeur. It is a masterpiece in stone which is the symbol of the economic and cultural prosperity of the Vijayanagar…
Coracle Ride across Tungabhadra in Hampi
While planning a trip to Hampi (ruins of a glorius medieval kingdom) a couple of years ago , I was brushing up on history not to miss even an iota of what the place had to offer. It turned out…