Indian Culture & History
A sneak-peek into the Kaleidoscopic history of India!
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Celebrating the Art of Writing and Calligraphy
The written word has an impact far greater than that what is heard. It has a farther reach, can be authenticated easily and preserved in a better way than just in memory. Communication…
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Celebrating the Oral Traditions of India
The World Heritage Week that commenced from yesterday aims at spreading awareness about one’s culture and past. India, being one of the oldest civilisations in the world, has no shortage of history and…
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Celebrating World Heritage Week #1
World Heritage Week, as declared by UNESCO, is celebrated around the world from 19th to 25th of November every year. In a way, we all celebrate our cultural heritage every day, simply by…
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Navratri: Veneration of the Primordial Feminine Principle
India these last few days is alive with auspicious pujas and its the nights are vibrant with lights, music, and life! Navratri, the festival which is celebrated with such pomp and zest in…
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Deer? Rabbit? What do you see on the Moon?
Have you ever looked up at the moon and seen a rabbit or a hare? For some reason I see something that resembles a Mickey-Mouse walking! Or perhaps Bugs Bunny – which is…
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Celebrating the 69th Indian Republic Day
India will be celebrating its 69th Republic Day tomorrow! So here’s a little something that I have written for my office website. Source: Celebrating the 69th Indian Republic Day I literally have 2…
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Frozen Music
via Photo Challenge: Glow “I call architecture Frozen Music!” Tucked in the quaint village of Doddagaddavalli, district Hassan of Karnataka lies a yet-undiscovered Hoysala Dynasty jewel, the “Lakshmi Devi temple”. Built by King Vishnuvardhan of…
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Travel Theme: Steps
So, I just now found this new weekly photo challenge posted by Ailsa and this week’s theme is Steps!! Sharing with you a few clicks from my numerous travels.
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Eternally Etched!
via Photo Challenge: Textures Being a history buff, all of my travel plans have to include at least one historical place! It may sound boring to most of you, but I absolutely love…
