Sakleshpur—A Walk in the Clouds
Tucked in the Malnad region of the Western Ghats, unknown to most people outside the Indian state of Karnataka, is […]
The Architecture of Hampi
The architecture of Hampi was the manifestation of a highly evolved multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. Hindu, Jain, and Islamic architectural […]
Virupaksha
Virupaksha temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the oldest functioning temple in India. Built in 7th century, by Lakkana Dandesha, a […]
The Abode of Lord Rama
What if I told you of a place … where Lord Rama lived in a cave for four months, where […]
The Birthplace of Lord Hanuman
The Anjeyanadri Hill, on the “other side” of Hampi (as it’s on the other side of the Tungabhadra River), is believed […]
How Hampi got its name
The toponym Hampi is derived from Pampa—another name of goddess Parvati. The Sanskrit word Pampa morphed into the Kannada word […]
Historic Hampi
Steeped in history and dripping with mythology is a place called Hampi—a modern-day UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second-largest […]
The Source of River Bhavani
On my way to Avalanche Lake, I found a temple at the spot where Bhavani river originates. The temple was […]
The Finest Example of Hoysala Architecture
Nestled inside a high walled enclosure in Somnathpur, about 90 miles from Bangalore, you’ll find this hidden gem called Kesava […]
The Twin Lakes of Ooty
Lakes … it’s just water you say, And what if I said, it’s where I find my heart, Just the […]