Once upon a time garden and lake city is slowly overburdened over the years !! It was that time of the year to celebrate the beauty of the lake and its inhabitants (birds, trees, butterflies et al) with different activities.…
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…