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Ever heard of a Terracotta Horse Temple? Maybe you know them as the Ayyanar Temples? No? Well, I hadn’t either till I stumbled upon one near Karaikudi. After visiting this one (the local name being Andavar Solai Temple), I am … Continued
Enthralled by my last post on the mansions of Chettinad? Wellย – it is now time to get blown by the exquisite Kanadukathan Palace of Chettinad. This one is a blog exclusive for it is not every day that you … Continued
They enticed me from the first time I heard of them. Tales of their exquisite exteriors and intricate interiors beseeched me to see these abodes for myself. Plans were made but kept falling through. However, each failed attempt got my … Continued
Travel is like food for the soul. While you may be traveling every summer, this time, it is unlikely that you will be able to take any trip for at least a couple of months. The reason is apparent. The … Continued
“I stood there like a Liliput while the Giants hovered over me. There was nothing scary about them. In fact, they were just beautiful.” These giants that I am talking about exist. They are tall and magnificent. Except that they … Continued
What are the names that come to your mind when I say places to visit in Thanjavur? Is it is just the Thanjavur Temple? Well, that is the first and the most important Tanjore attraction but the 2nd one on … Continued
Setting up Little Lhasa in Dharamshala involved more than just finding a home and building Buddhist temples and monasteries like the Gyuto Monastery. It meant finding employment, establishing schools and most importantly preserving the heritage roots. Over time, the Tibetan … Continued
Those intricate carvings on the temple and that palatial residence! Add to that the enigmatic drawings on the walls – I was already dreaming of the place even before I got to it. I could see myself taking close-ups of … Continued
One of the things that travel has made me realize is that a destination is memorable owing to its people. It is they who bring alive a place. Their life and stories add vibrance to that place. Ultimately, they make … Continued
It wasn’t my first time in a Buddhist monastery and yet there was something different about this one in Dharamshala. This was not the main Dalai Lama temple either. So then, what made the Gyuto monastery special? As I reflected … Continued
If I were to pinpoint one highlight of my trip to Dharamshala, it would be my visit to Kangra Fort. Being one of the oldest forts of India, the history buff in me thoroughly enjoyed Kangra fort. What made it … Continued
The mountains called to me through an invite from Hyatt Regency. And thus, began my first trip of 2020 to the home base of Dalai Lama. Dharamshala had always been an enigma to me – largely due to its cultural … Continued
