I was scouting for a short trip out of Bangalore when Lepakshi caught my attention. I always associated it with the Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts emporium but never realized it was a 2.5 hour ride away from Bangalore. Lepakshi derives its name from…
The Living Temples of Mahakuta, Karnataka
I had planned a day long trip in and around Badami and Mahakuta located 12 kms away was my first stop for the day. I had read a couple of blogs on Mahakuta and it seemed to be a quiet…
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…