Sea Shells & Temples on the shore Carved caverns without a door Surfing & swimming in the sea Enjoy the best things to do in Mahabalipuram with a glee. Discover the top tourist places in Mahabalipuram and get tips on how to plan a visit in this guide. 60 odd kilometers from Chennai, along the … Read more
The Blue house with the balcoas The yellows had the rooster The reds came with the shell windows While the greens displayed the Azulejos. Such was the beauty that I caught on an epic heritage walk in Fontainhas Goa Goa has always enthralled us with its gorgeous beaches – so much that not many of … Read more
She begged him to return her son But he said – “Death cannot be undone!” “Instead I grant you this unique boon – “You & your sons will live on as rats with silver spoon” …. And thus began the unique Karni Mata story of the only Rat temple in Rajasthan. Have you heard of … Read more
They said that this temple has no shadow – even at noon! A myth or reality, don’t judge that so soon! Uncover the mystery of the Brihadeeswarar Temple shadow and learn some really interesting facts about this 11th century UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have you heard of the Living Chola Temples? Temples that have no … Read more
Jaw dropping gigantic mansions Ornate and rich living temples Lip-smacking traditional Chettinad cuisine Mindblowing antiques and handicrafts! And this is just the gist of what Chettinad tourism has to offer. Get ready for this complete guide to Karaikudi sightseeing. When it comes to visiting the best places in Tamil Nadu, I have to put this … Read more
Whoop loudly as you soar high on the Bali Swings Don’t miss the Tegalalang Rice Terraces right below you Sip Luwak Coffee as you savour the joy of your temporary wings So much to see, so much to do – at the end of it, you will wonder where your time flew. Close your eyes … Read more
He tugged his precious atmalinga over and over to separate it from the ground but true to Shiva’s words, it remained stuck to the ground. He looked around to find the celestial cows disappear into the ground. Realizing that he had been tricked, he tried to catch the last of the vanishing cow but all … Read more
On one side, the classic Chinese temple of Tin Hau Made one travel back to the heritage fishing village of Kowloon. While exactly on the opposite side, the British Edwardian Police Station Drew one around to the era of colonial platoon. Such contrasting architectures, right next to each other and many more along the walking … Read more
His eyes bore through my soul… They beckoned me closer. His gaze urged me to look… At things beyond the obvious. The towering idol of Shiva greeted me at the entrance of the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple. His gaze and aura struck me so powerfully that I wondered what the actual linga inside this Shiva Temple in … Read more
Her body severed into 51 pieces. Each of these fell on to the earth, sanctifying the spot and turning it into a powerful Shakthi Peetha. It was her anklet that dropped onto a remote Naga island off the coast of present day Jaffna. It was that which gave birth to the holy Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman … Read more
The innocuous door opened to reveal a secret passage that led to a square with four homes facing each other. Where one showed a colonial touch, another showcased the local art. The third displayed a touch of Persia and the fourth stood vibrant with its Maratha designs. Distinct cultures intertwined, differences merged. Such was the … Read more
It wasn’t the first time that we had stopped at the same spot for breakfast Nor was it the first time that we had heard the foot-tapping music near the grand gate next door. However – it was the first time I saw those dancers perform to the beat of the drum And it was … Read more
Presenting my new book – When Places Come Alive. This is a collection of short fiction stories from across the globe with tales that bring alive culture, traditions, history, art and even landscapes. Do check it out here
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