heritage
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Exploring Pune.. Kasba Peth & Kaas Plateau
I love travelling and I also love exploring the town I am in.. be it for travel or work purposes. Ever since I moved to Pune a year ago, am…
A walk through history at the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Bombay
I was heading back to Bombay after a gap of about 5years and this time I had no agenda at all. I had informed about 4-5 folks that I am…
Skywatch Friday…Few steps below– Agrasen ki Baoli or Ugrasen Ki Baoli, Delhi
I had been fascinated by the Step wells since I laid eyes on the very 1st one, in Karnata- Hulikere. Since then, I have been reading about these wells, the…
Celebrating Chennai.. St Mary’s church
It is only fitting that I resume this series today.. Why? Today marks the 375th birthday of Madras aka Chennai. This image I share was taken during the last weekend…
If wishes were horses…
This was taken at Dakshin Chitra on ECR nearly a year or more ago. A lamp inside one of the model houses.. 🙂 Submitting this for Wordless Wednesday theme by…
Celebrating Chennai..Wordless Wednesday… Life
Putting this post a day early. Why? Because it seems apt for the Wordless Wednesday theme from Chennai Bloggers Club. This photograph was taken during the Chindatripet Photowalk..
Celebrating Chennai…. Grandeur
December of 2012 has been a month that had the most positives and a few negatives as well. The highest point was a bit of Self indulgence, something I’ve not…
Celebrating Chennai… The waves
As the year draws to an end, let me leave you with this beautiful image from the city i call home- Chennai… Me: What is the one place you want…
Celebrating Chennai.. Valluvar Kottam
Dedicated to the famous poet Thiruvalluvar, the Valluvar Kottam [ a moument] was constructed in 1976. All the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural which include 1330 verses are inscribed on…
Celebrating Chennai.. Ride or Repair
Clicked this image during the Chindatripet walk… Wondered if the auto was waiting for its driver or for the doors to open to be repaired…
Celebrating Chennai…. History in stone
Whilst i enjoy the winters in Delhi, roaming through the streets, engulfed by history, i share with you something from Chennai’s history…. A man almost forgotten… Kamarajar, the Chief Minister…
Celebrating Chennai..Ashtalakshmi Temple
Thanks to a friend i found in the blogsville-V, i discovered this treasured temple in Besant Nagar in the city i call home. Am talking about the Ashtalakshmi temple situated…
Celebrating Chennai.. Spot it if you can
I carry my camera with me all the time. I dont have a DSLR, mine is a compact Sony Cybershot and am quite happy with it..
Celebrating Chennai.. The ITC Grand Chola
This is the new landmark of Chennai.. Identify it? Have you been here? Seen it? Driven past it? Well, if you are still lost, then it is about time you…
Celebrating Chennai.. Fort St George
Let us take a walk through history, a place that is quite the landmark- Fort St George… Established in 1653, it continues to remain an evidence to what happened eons…
Celebrating Chennai, Post box
I love writing Letters, sending Greeting cards… Not only that but my postal cards and letters will have stickers, perfume, colour and be lively. I dont know where i got…
Celebrating Chennai… Casino Theater
There are so many buildings that were part of my mom’s life as they were growing up. One of those is Casino theater in Mount road… There were not one…
Celebrating Chennai- Fresh catch
It was quite early in the morning and as we walked along Chindatripet, the stench of freshly caught fish hung in the air wherever we went.
Celebrating Chennai… Waiting..
Hi Just realised I had quite a few images taken around the city I call home- Chennai. Decided to start a series on the blog titled “Celebrating Chennai”.
Skywatch Friday- Aayi Mandapam, Pondicherry
I’ve lost count of the number of times i have visited this town, back in the days we used to do weekend trips, just drive down, stay with a friend…
Amidst the Pink walls of Jaipur
It was hot, and no, it was not summer. It was October, and it was hot.. Yes i know i said it before, but i want you to understand how…
Skywatch Friday.. The Shore Temple
Situated along the Bay of Bengal shore lines is the majestic Shore Temple. Built with blocks of granite, this structural temple today welcomes visitors with open arms.
A Day in Daroji
An overnight train journey from Bangalore brought us to Hospet, and within minutes of getting off the train, we were on the road to the Sloth Bear Resort.
The other side of Goa
After visiting the most popular sights in Goa- exploring Fort Aguada, strolling along the Anjuna Beach & the flea markets, going on a Dolphin cruise, and exploring Colva beach where…
Wesley Church,Chennai
Another beautiful Church that i am yet to pause and enjoy is the Wesley Church in Egmore. Built by the Methodists in 1905, it is part of the Church of…
Skywatch Friday — St Stephen’s Church, Ooty
Was taking a break from work and glancing through my photo albums when i stumbled upon the one titled “Ooty”. Its been 2years since my last visit and i sure…
[Skywatch] History and Heritage comes alive
The Structure that is home to the Monolithic Kadalekalu Ganesha, near Virupaksha temple in Hampi… Shot this from outside the fence. and……….. The Mahanavami Dibba in the Royal Enclosures –…
Birds of a feather….
During my recent trip to Hampi and Anegundi, i spotted quite a few birds.. Now i know i dont have the camera to take good pictures of these feathered friends…
[Skywatch Friday] Raging river and shooting skies
Hampi is a land filled with heritage and history… Whilst we were there last weekend, the River Tungabadra was brimming and raging across the town….
A dream comes true!
Visions of towering temples Beautiful carvings on the rocks Rows of pillars Gushing waters Fascinating Sloth bears were images that flashed through my mind when i thought of Hampi..
The River, The Heritage and The Loot.. Goa Part 4 Finale!!
Phew.. writing this Goa travelogue took more energy than packing my bags and spending those awesome days out there!! 🙂 Read these earlier posts, to know how my journey was….
Of Temples and heritage sites….
The day started early, and Lakshmi and I were on our way!! Had kinda decided on 2routes, with a whole bunch of places to visit during the day and finally…
Hoysala trail… Coffee trail.. bird watching…!!
A day after our cousin’s wedding, Lakshmi called and that was it!! She and a friend were organising a tour, for close friends, as an inaugural offer..