Tag: Photography

Belur Chennakesava Temple and Stories etched in stone

One cloudy afternoon in Belur, as I explore the 11th century Hoysala temple of Chenna Keshava, a dancing lady carved in stone welcomes me with a smile. My eyes dart…
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A Grand Road trip of 3400 Kms and Scenic Drives of Karnataka

I love road trips. The changing contours of the sky, with cotton-like clouds leading the way. Fields acting like stoic companions throughout, though the vegetation keeps changing every few miles.…
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Majestic temple ceilings from India

Whoever said temples were only for worship was absolutely wrong. Indian temples have breathtaking architecture, most of them built years ago. Most kings built temples in their kingdom with utmost…
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San Gimignano : where fairy tales come alive

As the bus whizzes past lush green vineyards across the Tuscan countryside, I cannot help but marvel. Low hanging clouds as if kissing the lopsided hills and vineyards scattered as…
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Bhutan diaries: happiness in smiles, sports and songs.

In my quest for happiness in Bhutan, I encountered innocence. I didn't quite go looking for it, I happened to bump into it. Where? Amidst a playful pandemonium, it blossomed…
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Bhutan Diaries : of Happiness and Dzongs

The train screeches to a halt as sounds of "Jhaaal muri" reach my ears. I struggle to get down from my side upper as the train stops at Siliguri. After…
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A meditative trek to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan

My mind knows I can't do it. It's an arduous trek. With poor stamina levels and a sorrowful state of health, I try to convince myself that it is perfectly…
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First Impressions of Varanasi : Part 2

Firstly, a heart felt thanks for reading and appreciating First Impressions of Varanasi : Part 1. This post is the sequel to it, highlighting some other aspects of this mystic city.…
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First Impressions of Varanasi: Part 1

Banaras or Kashi is every traveller's dream. One of the oldest inhabited cities of the world where a river is revered to the extent that many seek death at its…
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