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From Solo Wanderer to Itinerary Whisperer: Your Personal Travel Planner for India
There’s a certain magic that comes with a solo trip. It’s not just about seeing new places; it’s about seeing yourself in a new light.
[Skywatch Friday]- Winter is here…
Wai Heritage Tour with Western Routes
It had been 2 months since my last getaway & I was itching to go somewhere.. Since most parts of the country are hot or crazy hot, there are very…
The French Window Patisserie,Koregaon Park, Pune
Ever since moving to Pune, I have been exploring cafes both in and around my locality and in other parts of the city as well..
Road trip to Chennai- Day 3 onwards
It was Monday morning 5 am, and we were all set to hit the road towards Chennai. We knew the only stops along the way would be for food and…
Travelling within India vs International…
I started travelling in the earlier 2000s, and most of them were weekend trips. I would either travel solo or with a friend, and destinations were picked based on the…
The road trip to Chennai – Day 1 & 2
This was the 1st official long-distance trip that P & I were doing since we moved in. It was also extra special cos he was gonna be meeting my family…
Road trip to Chennai.. The Plan
This is a road trip that we have plan to do back in November 2021 when I thought of bringing Floppy here. Circumstances changed and we didn’t do that road…
Benne dosa , Davangere [Karnataka]
When we planned the road trip, we knew there were going to be multiple stops and breaks, involving not just stretching our legs but also trying local food.
Breakfast at Wadeshwar, Pune
When I mentioned the move to Pune, a friend[in chennai] mentioned Wadehwar and how it was a popular place for South Indian breakfast. It has now been a little over…
Visit to the RK Laxman Museum, Pune
Ever since I moved to Pune, I’ve been looking for interesting places to visit and explore – Heritage History & landmark-based to explore. Over the last year, I visited quite…
2022, The wrap up!
Come December, my mood goes haywire. I am happy one minute, and sad/glum the next. The month over the years has left me feeling all sorts of restless.
Cafe Peter, Pune
It had been two days since I landed in Pune, we had some errands to run, starting with getting the car serviced. Dropped off the car and decided to go…
Spice Factory, Hinjewadi, Pune
Saturday, both of us had some work, but we wanted to step out for a spin. Decided we will go check out this gourmet store called “The Pantry”.
Skywatch Friday.. The Skies..
This was probably the 1st time in a long time when I purchased just a one-way ticket… It was exciting and am now looking forward to what life holds in…
Another Ropeway to Chandi Devi Temple and off to Delhi – Part VIII
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II Hotel Sakoon, Dehradun at a glance… Part III Exploring Dehradun- Part…
Off to Rishikesh.. Part V
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II Hotel Sakoon, Dehradun at a glance… Part III Exploring Dehradun- Part…
Exploring Dehradun- Part IV
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II Hotel Sakoon, Dehradun at a glance… Part III Now that we…
Hotel Sakoon, Dehradun at a glance… Part III
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II A 30km ride away, a few phone calls later the hotel…
Here we go, up and away to Dehradun.. Part II
Well, in case you haven’t read Part I, go on read it already… 🙂 What began as a “Lets do the 40hour train journey to Dehradun transformed into lets just…
A Hi, hello and a trip is born..-Part I
About a month or two ago, the bunch of us met for a Tamil play.. A friend’s sis had also come down and she joined us.
Interesting Encounters- The cute doggie in Karaikudi
We were exploring the town of Kanadukathan, when after a while we asked our cabbie if he knew of any traditional homes where we could watch a meal being cooked.
Skywatch Friday… Over the ocean yonder..
It was one of those plans that fell into place before you could blink our eyes twice.. Well, that is a bit of exaggeration, but nevertheless it was a trip…
Skywatch Friday- Along the blue waters at Temple Bay
A little beep on my phone where it all began! A friend asked “How about we all go for a drive and a nice lunch on 12th jan, sunday?”
Angalaamman Kovil, Mel Malayanur
About a week ago, sometime during the day a friend messaged asking if I would like to come with her and her boyfriend to a temple near Gingee.
Kalady- The birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya
It was my friend’s birthday and I had decided to lane there as a surprise. Her husband knew of my plans, but she did not.
Skywatch Friday…French War memorial, Pondicherry
It would be an understatement if I said this year was off to a not so great start. It has been an amazing one so far.
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…
Skywatch Friday.. Qutb Minar, Delhi
I was randomly sorting through the folders in my HDD when I came upon a folder titled Images and I spotted quite a few taken during my earlier trips across…
Skywatch Friday … At the Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur
Looks like am going in reverse order! We were there in Jaipur for just another day and that Monday morning we decided to visit The Albert Hall Museum 1st before…
Skywatch Friday… Astronomy and science- Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
And what a glorious morning it was. We woke up to see the gentle drizze through the window, the spotted deer grazing in the park nearby and pigeons all over…
Skywatch Friday..Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur
It was a beautiful Sunday morning, the sun was shining bright but we were always on the lookout for the sudden downpour. Our past few days in Jaipur had proved…
From hell to heaven– autos in Chennai
I have been using Autos for as long as I can remember. Yes, I know, you probably think am crazy! I also use the bus and local trains to commute…
Pallikondeswarar Swamy Temple in Surutapalli
We met on Friday and during the course of the conversation my friend Ar mentioned this temple in Surutapalli and how it was very famous.
Kadalekalu Ganesha in Hampi
There we were headed towards Matanga Hill to catch the sunset and see if we can spot the Yellow Throated Bulbul when we stopped on the way to catch a…
Skywatch Friday- High up in the sky
There is something about being 30,000 feet up in the air. For some it is scary, but am not one of those. I enjoy travelling and so the mode doesn’t…
Skywatch Friday … Racing ahead
It has been a week since I got back from a relaxed break. I spent a good 5days in Kochi with a friend and her family, doing nothing but unwinding.
Relishing The challenge- Fly like a bird
If you were to ask me- What is that one thing which when done you would say “ah that was what relishing the challenge was all about”?, I wouldn’t bat…
Relishing the Challenge- Chugging along the coast
It was around this time 5yrs ago when my friend called asking if I would like to go to Goa? I was excited and replied “ofcourse”.
Relishing the Challenge- Race home
Invariably every week I manage to meet up with this gang of friends. We either meet for a cup of coffee or dinner or a movie.
Relishing the Challenge- Braving the storm
During a recent movie meet with friends, we were talking about going on a road trip to Goa. Then came the discussion of when is a good time to hit…
Relishing the Challenge- Up the Mahasu Peak
I was in my 1st yr of college, infact it had been about 3months since college began when we came to know there was a trip being planned to the…
Travelling made fun with Coupondunia.in
So, it has been a few months since I took off anywhere. The itch has been around, the yearning to get away but just been tied down with too much…
3 Adults & 2 kids in the Toy Train?
A steam engine takes place of honour outside the Coonoor station after having given years of service to the railways. A church i spotted while waiting at Coonoor station After…
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…
Skywatch Friday… Going back in time
There we were in the crowded area in Hyderabad, Charminar. After walking around the monument, we spent about half an hour in the Choodi Bazaar [ my friend even convinced…
White walls of St. Teresa’s Church, Chennai
The three images were taken a few seconds within each other. The skies changed, the tempo changed and the chapel looked so different. This is St.
Flower Friday…You are a survivor!
Today is Friday, Today is also International Women’s Day! And today was Flower Friday theme on Chennai Bloggers Club! Here are a few flowers that I came upon, that I…
Thirsty Thursday…. Salud ~
It was 2006, no wait was it 2007? The year is fuzzy.. but i do remember it was Oct 1st week and I was in Delhi with friends.
Serene Sunday… Fluffy clouds
If there is one thing that gets me smiling and happy, it has to be the sight of the white fluffy clouds up in the sky.
Skywatch Friday.. Flower Friday…. Roses Galore
We were in the Blue hills, the Nilgiris and this trip was with my dear darling friend and her family [who are as good as mine].
Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kerala
The other day a bunch of us were talking about travel, and the conversation steered towards Kerala. All of us were sharing our experiences to different destinations and finally we…
Skywatch Friday- Walk amidst the trees
A text from a friend “Girl, we are planning a tree walk on saturday with a few of my friends and our kids, coming? It is from 4-5pm in the…
Skywatch Friday… Grandeur Galore
I couldnt believe myself. I was actually there, a place I had been wanting to visit for quite sometime now. This was such an impulse trip, and I was loving…
Pretty Pansy in Ooty
During my visits to Ooty, spending a few hours at the Botanical Garden has become a routine of sorts. This time too i was there with friends, mainly cos it…
Skywatch Friday… Uniting the world- Baha’i House of worship, Delhi
And we had finally landed, we were in Delhi, couldnt believe it. It had been nearly 4-5yrs since my last visit and mom was here after eons.
Off to the Blue Hills… and around
This year has been quite good, touch wood! Rather, this month has been good i should say. I have managed to revisit Delhi, spend time with uncle and cousin, explore…
Adios Kumbakonam
“Boom” I hear a cracker burst, beyond that I hear a dog howl and a child wail (am sure they were scared of the sound).
Skywatch Friday… Floating stones and Hanuman in Dhanushkodi
As we drove towards Dhanushkodi beach, our drive suddenly stopped the car and asked if we wanted to see the Floating stones.. Puzzled, i looked at him and asked “what…
Dussehra in Kullu
Interestingly, after the entire country winds up the Dussehra celebrations Kullu [also known as the Valley of Living Gods] comes alive with Dussehra celebrations. The festival begins on the 10th…
Skywatch Friday- Where the sea meets the sky
How I wish i could switch off this life and get away, disappear? Maybe to a place where i know no one and there is nothing but the ocean and…
Skywatch Friday… Bridge over the Indian Ocean
I have been wanting to visit Rameswaram for as long as i can remember. But it just dint seem to happen. Gramma told me “Rameswaram & Kasi are places you…
Bhoothathan Kettu Dam, built by the Bhoothams
Every journey we embark on has its share of surprises and adventures. This trip of mine to Kochi was no less. It was Saturday and i was busy shuttling between…
Into the blue waters
Oh wow, guess what? We won we won, she announced. It was one of those SMS contests run by Airtel. I wasnt an Airtel customer back then, and so had…
Skywatch Friday…The Port city
Allowing the road to direct the journey, i found myself in the port city of Karaikal I drove along the narrow road all the way to the beach, where i…
Skywatch Friday… In the land where nature knows no end
I woke up early, and as i opened the balcony door, the beautiful morning sun welcomed me with a cheer. This was my 1st trip to Hampi and what an…
Where miles dont matter
There i was, a lone traveller waiting for the tour bus. As the orange bus pulled over, i hopped in only to find all the seats taken.
Where the Jews Live on- Mattancherry, Kochi
“Jew Town in Cochin? Are you sure?” was the 1st question that popped in my head. But this was before i did some research and read about Mattancherry and Kochi.
Skywatch Friday – Drama in the sky
Today, as we celebrate Tamil New year’s day, and Malayali’s celebrate Vishu, Tulu’s celebrate Bisu, i remember my friends in Kochi… About a month ago, one Friday evening I was…
Octagonal Bath, Hampi
All around was nothing but barren land, but in the distance i spotted a structure. Was that for real or was my mind playing tricks on me?
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.
Glitters, closed gates and an encounter
Am submitting this post for IndiBlogger’s Expedia – Around The World Contest Across the road from the ocean we saw was a towering wall and a board that read -Dutch…
The Thread Gardens in Ooty
I walked out of the Botanical Gardens thirsty for more.. I wanted to explore Ooty some more.. I knew i might not have time the coming few days and decided…
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…
Skywatch Friday, The King’s Balance
As i made my way around the outer wall of Vittala Temple, Hampi when i spotted this huge arch of sorts on the left with a few structures beyond on…
Lady of Lourdes Church,Trichy
As we wandered around near the bus stand, the distant sound of a bell reached my ears. I instantly started looking around to see where it came from.
dos horas- Sheer Bliss
If you had two extra hours in a day, how would you spend it? And that is what Indiblogger asks us to share through this new contest called Surf Excel…
Skywatch Friday… Blues all the way
Walking along the ocean, watching the sun rise or go down is the most perfect moment.. especially when travelling! The moment is when you are surrounded by none, and there…
Skywatch Friday… Good morning says the sun
The morning dawned quite early. I was up and ready, armed with a bottle of water and my camera! The beach closest to where i was staying was the Calangute…
Akka Thangi Betta
These are two giant boulders that seem to be leaning against each other in the middle of nowhere in Hampi. When i saw these rocks while driving back from near…
Skywatch Friday…The sun sets on the Lotus
I stood there waiting for the crowds to move away, to capture the magnificient place in all its glory. I could hear my friends call out my name, but i…
Where the lotus blossoms
I noticed a gate to my left and people flocking inside as if it were a museum or a zoo with exhibits that would blow them away..
Skywatch Friday- Flaming away
Its morning The sun is all ready to rise Lets go to beach were the words resonating in my head… Up and off we went….
Talacauvery, where Cauvery is born
The journey to Coorg was very special, it was happening after years of dreaming and a few cancelled plans as well. We were 3 friends, one from Bangalore and us…
Skywatch Friday- Clouds in the Hills
All this work is taking a toll on my Blog!! I’ve not blogged a travel story since the last .. well the last one!! Hopefully next week should be better..
Skywatch Friday- Dusk
Work to be ploughed through Deadlines to be met My mind is in such a buzz… The only thing that soothes my senses is blogging, reading, or revisiting the photographs…
Skywatch Friday- History within the walls
This photograph was taken in Sringeri the last time i visited. The sky was a beautiful blue, and the Vidya Shankar temple seemed to shine against the evening sky….
Travel Tales- Familiar yet Strange
Am submitting this post for IndiBlogger’s Expedia – Around The World Contest Have decided to start a series labelled “Travel Tales” where i will share interesting experiences during my brief…
Yellow flowers in Blue hills
Walking down the road enjoying the cool breeze brushing against my face, i walked aimlessly till i reached the gates of the Botanical Gardens in Ooty.
[Skywatch Friday] Prayer to the skies
While in Kerala, we drove down to this Palace town called Thirupunithura.. A town that has over 45palaces, where they were referred to as Palace 1, 2, or palace 13……
Pulicat, Land of Flamingos
It was a warm Saturday morning when i was on the road to Pulicat… This destination had been evading us for a while and finally, we were heading there… 🙂…
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 Friday -The Cross
The Santhome Basilica, Chennai is an architectural marvel that holds my attention every time i drive past it. The pristine white walls, the pointed structure, and the cross on top-…
Skywatch Friday Cones in the sky
During our brief visit to Kochi, we travelled to a nearby town called Thirupunithura, where we discovered an entire maze of lanes filled with palaces..
Skywatch Friday/Project 365- Sun sets in kochi
Ah, Friday, I’ve missed you! Just got back from a fun packed trip to Fort Kochi and bangalore… While in Kochi, we walked along the Vasco Da Gama Square, along…
Leaving Kochi in a blur….
As we raced to the airport, the one thing going on in my mind was “damn, we should probably have just booked ourselves on a later flight” n but another…
Off i go…
Phew.. Finally, i get an opportunity to pack my bags and disappear for a few days… Albeti, there was a bit of chaos and drama involved, but a journey to…
Travel… on my own
I love travelling , more so travelling alone and it has indeed been long since i went away on my own! The kind of peace and calm i find, the…
Pondicherry – Everytime is the 1st time!
Uncle: Can we go to Pondicherry tomorrow? Just a day trip? Me and my Sis: Sure thing, it can be done Grandpa: But, we havent asked the driver to come…
Project 365 Day 79 The Blues
Yet another blue heart that was all lit up in the same store mentioned in my previous shot.. EVOLVE… Was mesmerised seeing these lights, and there were quite a few…
Project 365 Day 78 Blue Heart
We were in Express Avenue, a mall in Chennai and wandering about aimlessly looking for new stores to explore. Walked into EVOLVE.. swanky funky kitsch interesting were words popping into…
Project 365 Day 77 From yesterday
This is a small curio piece i found at a Coffee Central in Tnagar [Chennai]. Was reminded of the pedestal fans we had at home while i was growing up.
Project 365 Day 76 Row Row
These 2 men seemed completely oblivious to the blazing sun as they enjoyed a cool ride along the Pulicat Lake on a catamaran…. Look at the guy sitting, holding on…
Project 365 Day 75 Shimmering
The water in the lake was shimmering in the sun, we could see the bed, and the little pebbles and weeds floating about.. Happily sitting in the boat, while the…
Project 365 Day 74 Reflections
Ah, how i wish i was here now.. Amidst nothing but nature, cool breeze and lush greenery all around… The Coir village, where we had fun, relaxed, and simply let…
Project 365 Day 74 The Sun
We were walking along the numerous passages of the Krishnapuram Palace, Kayamkulam, near Allepey… The Sun was mercilessly beating down on us through the narrow ledges and window panes… but…
Project 365 Day 73 Bright
I dont know the name of the flower But i do know its beautiful I dont know how tall it grows but i do know its got attitude!!
Skywatch Friday Project 365 Day 72 Reach high
Heading back to Chennai from Kalahasthi, these clouds came along with us, as if teasing the mountains to reach for them and catch them!! 🙂 What fun it must have…
Project 365 Day 70 Look
A siberian husky was busy observing the other dogs around at the Dog show… These are such gorgeous creatures and were absolutely friendly…. :-)) Taken during Ooty Dog show in…
Project 365 Day 69 Forever
During my ooty visit last year, while walking on the road, i noticed these yellow flowers all over. There were quite a few selling them, and i approached a lady…
Project 365 Day 68 Love
At the Ooty dog show, i saw these two doggies nose to nose and thought that was the cutest thing ever!! They belonged to the same owner..
Project 365 Day 67 Ripples
The beautiful ripples on the sands of Colva beach… As i walked along the shore towards the ocean, these ripples felt like little bumps on the road, except they melted…
project 365 Day 66 Fresh
White petals with a splash of yellow on them on a tree that had very few leaves left. Now, that is Frangipani for you… Saw this tree almost everywhere i…
Project 365 Day 65 The Tank
A bus, a lorry, a tempo traveller, what was that? Sitting atop a house, yes, believe it!! It was their water tank.. How cool was that… Random person:: Say, where…
Skywatch Friday Project 365 Day 64 Pure
While driving back from Kalahasthi, we missed a turn somewhere and discovered we were on a road that was different from the one we had gone on earlier in the…
Project 365 Day 63 Colours
The lovely sweet taste.. The childhood memories that come flooding back… The little excitement and feeling that comes bursting from within…. This is a shot of a lollypop i saw…
project 365 Day 62 Glow
Last night as we walked out of the restaurant, the Buddha was glistening in the light, and as i walked closer to the piece, i noticed this one lotus that…
Project 365 Day 61 Furball
While in Ooty last year, i got the opportunity to cover the Dog & Horse show for a magazine… Saw so many interesting breeds of dogs, one of which was…
Project 365 Day 60 Reflections
The sun sneaks through the window grill, leaving nothing but a bright reflection on the ground. We walk on it, we dance on it and yet nothing changes its appearance……
Project 365 Day 59 Green
Brussel Sprouts, those little green leafy cuties that we all love at home.. But there was a time when i used to frown on seeing them as part of a…
Project 365 Day 58 Hola
The Tequila bottle that we hung on to after a night of pub hopping… 6of us, totally sloshed and yet buzzing about.. In the wee hours of the morning, we…
Project 365 Day 57 The Path
We were walking up above the hill, looking down at the ocean as it lashed against the rocks. The steps took you near the waves, just enough to feel the…
Project 365 Day 56 Glow
It was my last day in Hampi, was siitting in Mango Tree, the cafe watching the River Tunga flow as the sun big adieu. Within a few minutes, we were…
Project 365 Day 55 Love Framed
Was generally playing around with a rose petal that i found on the sofa… After taking the shot, realised its almost like we are looking at something wonderful through a…
Project 365 Day 54 High
A row of Pillars in Pondicherry guarding the Gandhi Statue shot as the sun was going down into the ocean…. Tall and confident, these pillars remind me of me- when…
Project 365 Day 53 Howdy
This little guy was having a whale of a time in the pond with no other tortoise fighting for space… Swimming around in the company of a few fish, he…
Project 365 Day 52 Blink
As we drove along the road, in a flash i caught sight of this boat as it came around a corner.. before i knew it, we were past that road…
Project 365 Day 51 Flash
Was playing around with my camera and this object few days ago.. any guesses on what this is?? It glows upon touch, it glows throughout It dims not untill you…
Project 365 Skywatch Friday Day 50 Under the Sky
After the exhilarating boat ride on the Pulicat Lake, we went over to visit the Fort & Cemetery, or rather the ruins… The Dutch Cemetery in Pulicat dates back to…
Project 365 Day 49 Deep
The brown in these flowers seemed to stare at me as if to make me question myself. The yellow was the calm and peace that i felt within at times..
Project 365 Day 48 Bugsy
Spotted this colorful guy on my cousin’s coffee table.. Orange and brown, with long antennae, he seemed oblivious to us and the noise around… This was just before our Hoysala…
Project 365 Day 46 Inkd
This was 3 yrs ago, and everytime i look at it the memories come flooding back.. the whole process, the excitement, that surprise, the pain, the “keeping it mystery” part..
Project 365 Day 45 White
Since it was the day of the Supermoon, i too armed with my camera went up to our terrace and waited patiently for the clouds to part and the big…
Skywatch Friday Project 365 Day 44 Guide
The lighthouse in the Marina beach stands tall, guiding fishermen and those out at sea. The light reaches far beyond our vision… I took this pic on my phone few…
Project 365 Day 43 Majestic
Hotel Dasaprakash, one of the landmarks in Chennai .. Wonder how much longer we will see this building on PH Road… It has been shut, but the memories that families…
Project 365 Day 42 Bubbles
Taken during my delhi visit about 2yrs ago, this was outside Dilli Haat and my baby cousin was happy playing with bubbles floating in air..
Project 365 day 41 Bricks
inally, last sunday, bunch of us Blogger buds- Gils, Ratzzz and G3 decided to meet and the venue was – Semmozhi poonga!! I threatened the others to not bail out…
Project 365 Day 40 Pillars
A model of a house, as it is in smaller towns and villages even today can be seen at Dakshin Chitra, off ECR road, Chennai… These blue pillars and the…
Project 365 Day 39 Bloom
After a brief gap, i was now back on track.. Had decided to make atleast a piece a week, and last week i conquered the what seemed to be complicated…
Project 365 Day 38 Days gone by
Across the road from the ocean all we saw was a towering wall and a board that read -Dutch Cemetry and Fort which was the sign we had been looking…
Project 365 Day 37 Where it all begins
The Tall brick building greets me bright and alive no matter what time of the day/night it is. Gosh, i’ve lost track of the number of journeys that began and…
Project 365 Day 36 Hidden Treasure
I’ve seen this church during the drive to Central station and around that area, but had never bothered to read up on it. Few weeks ago, during an event, i…
Project 365 Day 35 Quack Quack
There are a few ponds near the fountains in the Semmozhi poonga, and one of them had a few Domestic ducks in them. What caught my attention was the group…
Project 365 Day 34 in Sync
“Life’s a wheel of fortune and it’s my chance to spin it”… Wish it were that simple! These Rims help the car move ahead smooth, going round and round, up…
Project 365 Day 33 Step it up
Up we go, down we go We climb over obstacles and we at times, jump over hurdles We go down difficult times and we at times, even slide down what…
Project 365 Day 32 Time
As I wandered the beautiful corridor at Ekambareshwar temple in Kancheepuram, I spotted quite a few sculptures which were being given a new coat, a new lease of life.
Skywatch Friday Project 365 Day 32- The Perspective
Its Friday already, and as the days and weeks have been, i keep wondering where the days are flying by, where time is whizzing off to… Woke up fresh and…
Project 365 Day 31 Woof Woof
Disclaimer: This is an Aww moment for Dog lovers.. In case you “simply” like dogs, go ahead and let yourself go Aww.. !! 😀 During the recent Dog Show held…
Project 365 Day 30 Write to me, wont you
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…
Project 365 Day 29 Snap
In Pulicat few days ago, we decided to do the boat ride in the Pulicat lake when we thought we spotted a gazillion Flamingos. There was a dead crab and…
Project 365 Day 28 Lush
Had been meaning to visit the Semmozhi Poonga since the day it was inaugurated, but Murphy kept coming into the scene and ruining all chances.
Project 365 Day 27- Stones from History
The brick red buildings near the Flyover are home to some stories dating back to a few centuries… Today, one of the buildings here is the hub for Chennai theater.
Project 365 Day 26 Where Journey’s begin
The Other side of the Egmore Railway station , beautiful grand building from where many a journey has begun and ended for me during my childhood days….
Project 365 Day 25 Holy
On the Poonamallee High road, as you drive towards the Central Station from my home, this beautiful Brick coloured Wesley church always has me taking a 2nd glance… CSI Wesley…
Project 365- Day 24 Roll on
A theater that has stood the test of time and continues to survive amidst all the Multiplexes…. Tucked away off Mount Road, Casino Theater sure is one of the landmarks…
Project 365 Day 23 Ride on…
A chariot of sorts, a majestic piece of art, one that i have seen in numerous temples was also standing tall here at Dakshin Chitra, Chennai… The amount of intricate…
Project 365 Day 22- Moo
Today, had gone to Amethyst [a cafe, a store, overall an Experience], with a friend/ex-colleague.. From the earlier Gopalapuram, it is now on Whites Road, across the road from Sathyam…
Project 365 Day 21- Captured
Art, craft, music, dance, heritage, and so much more is what Dakshin Chitra stands for. Hidden away on the East Coast Road, it is quite popular among locals and tourists.
Project 365 Day 20 The office
As mentioned earlier, Chennai leaves me stumped for words every day… Every single day…. During the recent drive from the Central Station, i managed to click this shot while waiting…
Project 365 Day 19 Smokin
There were no Giraffes, nor was there smoke, but there was music and food in Chennai Sangamam 2011… Definitely brought back memories of the beautiful show put on by the…
Project 365 Day 18 Omnipresent
Have you noticed? Next time please do… Wonder what am talking about? Well,i ‘ve seen that most Hotels in Chennai seem to have some form of Buddha at their entrance…
Project 365 Day 17- Faith
Did you know that Mylapore was once called Vedapuri??? and Did you know that “ Mylapore” is derived from the Tamil word Mayil, meaning peacock, which was the vehicle of…
Project 365 Day 15 Evil
Keeping the evil eye away is something that most people believe in. In our home, rather at my grandparents’ house, there is a black rope tied around a padigaram [dont…
Project 365 Day 13 Passing by
Chennai continues to fascinate me every day…There are buildings and monuments that speak so much of our rich history, each one seems to have stood through war and time….
Project 365 Day 10 Sky is the limit
I was literally flat on the ground, the tree seemed to have touched the skies and playing Swish swish with the clouds… While on the road in Goa, there was…
Project 365 Day 9- Stone
A place of worship, a place where i find myself at peace and calm.. Sringeri, one of the 4 Mutts established by Adi Shankara is a place we visit, i…
Project 365 Day 8 – Royal!
Everytime we walk into a saree store, i am blown away by the amount of creativity in each piece.. The rich colours, the intricate patterns and how grand the whole…
Project 365 Day 7 – Bird brain
We walked along the path towards Namdroling Monastery in Bylakuppe when we saw these strange birds pecking on footwear… Wonder what they were, thought maybe Turkey, but a passerby mentioned…
Project 365- Day 6- The Glow
A small cafe in T.Nagar was the location for our meet.. We were a bunch of bloggers who decided to meet here one evening, and spent more than a couple…
Project 365- Day 5 – Row of bricks
We were going for a movie at INOX in Chennai City center.. I was waiting outside for my friends to land when this structure on the wall in front of…
[Project 365] Day 4 – Burst
January is the month Chennai Sangamam comes to town… I have made it a point to visit the fest atleast twice during the week it runs… This time though, was…
[Project 365] Day 3 – Colours of wind
It was a Sunday, after few hours of work, the internet decided to up and go into thin air, and i too shut the laptop, and got out… Met a…
[Project 365] Day 2- Amethyst
Amethyst, a place that was perfect for an evening with friends A place where meetings are held amidst calm surroundings A cafe, a shopping venue, a florist All of which…
[Project 365]Day 1- Celebration
Today morning was reading about Project 365 and had made up my mind to start posting a picture a day…. A good opportunity to not only showcase some of my…
[Skywatch friday] Journey of the clouds
One evening while walking around Vagator beach, the sky was Blazing…looked alive… For more beautiful skies, visit Skywatch Friday
The little mouse
It was a weekend getaway that was completely relaxed, and perfect… All that we did was walk around the vast property, soak in the beauty of nature, and bird watching…..
[Skywatch friday] Shapes
Spotted this sculpture at the newly revamped Natesan Park, T Nagar in Chennai.. Wonder the inspiration or the reason behind this piece was… There was quite a bit of buzz…
[Skywatch friday] Singing the Blues
The light blue sky behind the Seeyamangalam temple near Vandavasi [ The dark evening sky in Kerala, Kovalam For more beautiful skies, visit Skywatch Friday
Travel in 2010
Every year i pray for Good health, progress/focus in Work, and ofcourse Travel.. 2010 was no different, as Jan 1st dawned these were the things on my “to do” list……
Where the Lord Rests-Thirumalpadi
It was 10.30am and the priest told us he’ll come open the temple only after the funeral procession had gone by, which would be around 12.30 or so… Arvind then…
Calm
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Buddha Everytime i see an image or a piece like this…
[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 –…
One legged
You never know what you might see when you are out. Recently when waiting for the train at Bangalore station, i spotted this guy.. I was generally taking shots of…
[Skywatch Friday] Reflections
During my recent holiday , we drove down from Allepey to the Krishnapuram Palace in Kayamkulam. This palace is said to be a replica of the Padmanabapuram palace, Trivandrum..
The Dargah …
“Are you journalists?” “In which paper do you write” ‘You are both travelling alone?” were some questions that sparked off conversations, helping us kill time, making the bus journey enjoyable.
History on the streets of Kerala
Listening to the incessant rains outside our room, the three of us lazed about, wondering if the Sun ever shone in this part of the country, and what our day…
As the crow fllies
During our 2nd day at the resort, we were walking along a slushy path towards the coir village, to watch a few women and maybe the learn the trick of…
Wordless Wednesdays… The lily shines
[Skywatch Friday] The show is on
“The Tsunami point, that is where you can watch the sunset” guided our driver…. No sooner did we put one foot out and the skies began their act… What drama..
[Skywatch friday] Heaven indeed
As the sun sets, the clouds dance to the colours in the sky…. The Puri Jagannath Tempe in Chennai on ECR had us all captivated with its beauty, pristine marble…
Time to sail away….
All planning done Everything has been sorted out [almost] Only thing that remains is we pack our bags and scoot… This is yet another 1st of sorts..A vacation with high…
The Gardens beckon
It had been 10years since my last visit to Ooty,and memories came flooding as the bus reached Ooty. While waiting for a ride to take me to the YWCA[charring cross]…
Last year this time…Goa..
To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark Oct 30th came bringing with it memories of the trip…
The Queen bath in Hampi
During my last day at Hampi, i wanted to visit the infamous “Royal Enclosures”. As i stepped out of the car, all i saw a towering structure and scaffolding everywhere.
[Skywatch Friday] Gotcha!
I call it “the loop in the sky” A loop created by the Jasmine flower creeper A loop that seemed to catch the sky For more beautiful skies, visit Skyley
Tales unfold
As we rode along lush greenery in Anegundi, our guide Virupaksha suddenly brought the autorickshaw to a halt, pointed to the left and told us “lets go explore some cave…
[Skywatch Friday] Blazing glory
Like fire lighting up the sky the clouds scattered about Like fire adding a bit of spark the clouds liven up the skies Like fire blazing glory the clouds they…
[Skywatch Friday] The Sailor rests
Everytime i visit the Elliots beach, Besant Nagar, am drawn to the Karl Schmidt Memorial that stands alone near the ocean… The memorial seems to tell a different story at…
Through Deep waters
Walking through the Vittala temple, listening to the various tales about Hampi, a word caught my attention. Lakshmi mentioned visiting Anegundi.. My interest was piqued and i probed further to…
[Skywatch Friday] Reaching high
This picture was shot during my visit to Madurai enroute Rameswaram 2months back…. The beautiful Madurai meenakshi amman temple in madurai.. For more beautifu skies, click here
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….
[Wordless Wednesday] Dark beauty
Look what i found to share for Wordless wednesday today…. :- )
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..
[Skywatch friday] Flags in the sky
It’s Friday again… Time for some beautiful skies with Skywatch Friday The Jagannath temple in ECR, Chennai is such a peaceful.. serene.. uncluttered.. not crowded place that one feels as…
[Wordless Wednesday] Serene
This was shot at Hotel Harrisons, Chennai, near the entrance…Always captures my heart!! It was taken on my Blackberry!! 🙂 For more Wordless wednesday shots, click here
[Skywatch Friday] Blue judges!!
When you are stressed out When you need a break There is only one thing That can bring a smile on your face… Not just the camera not just the…