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…
Freshness of the Indian Bazaar -Scenes from Mandvi
We were walking through lanes and bylanes of Mandvi Bazaar looking for the famed Osho Restaurant. I love the fresh feel of the Indian Bazaar which instantly reminds me of my childhood when I followed my father around with a…
Golden Hour shows the Day in Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur
I am a morning person. my day is pretty much defined by the first one hour at sunrise which is the golden hour. During my workaholic days, I would be seated in a car headed to the airport or checking…
Sunset makes me Nostalgic
Sunset knocks on my door every day, reminding me of the day gone by and so much to do and so much to say. It nudges me to appreciate things around me for they will not be there for ever and…
The World through my Eyes
The world through my eyes is a rainbow of love, patience, wonder, joy, compassion, reflecting on our actions and the eternally burning hope of light in moments of darkness. I seek them everywhere, everyday and often come across where least…
Gorgeous Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi,India
Vijay Vilas Palace overlooking the Arabian Sea in Mandvi (Kutch area) is one of the recently constructed palaces in India compared to its Rajput counterparts. It is an epitome of graceful curves built in fusion architectural style of local Kutch,…
Colors of Celebration in Annapurna Devi Temple of Indore
During a recent visit to Indore in India, one evening we walked into the 9th century Annapurna Devi Temple. The goddess here symbolizes food, blessing devotees to be always abundant with food at home. We were greeted with peppy drum beats…
Beauties on a Tree in Gomatgiri, Indore
Their deep gaze unnerving at first but later I could not keep my eyes of them. I was walking around the Jain Temple complex in Gomatgiri, Indore when I glanced towards the tree in the corner on the slanting slope…
Sign to Remember in Wellington Club
Travel is all about a place, the people, the tastes but more often than not the sign boards around reveal a lot more and add to the fun and laughter. During a recent trip to green Coonoor up in the…
Glimpses of Kolkata from a Moving Window
Between two angular hanging bridges on the river Hooghly in India, a city moves and pulsates with life from different angles. Yes, it is Kolkata, the erstwile capital of British India where the old and the new brush shoulders with…