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Pattadakal ~ Masterpieces of Chalukyan Architecture
After crossing the quiet Malaprabha river, the auto rolled by sunflower fields and bullock carts I asked the auto driver if we were indeed headed to Pattadakal or if he lost his way. It appeared that we were far away … Continue reading
Surreal Bhoothnath Group of Temples in Badami
Everytime, I read about Badami or saw pictures of the place, my gaze stopped at that one picture of a temple next to a lake within deep sandstone ravines. I had also seen it in a movie “Guru” where the … Continue reading
Around the 1500 Year Old Badami Caves
My last stop for the day was Badami. The caves in Badami were built around 6th century AD by the early Chalukyas. Badami, also known as Vatapi is a beautiful heritage town located in deep ravines in North Karnataka around … Continue reading
Short Trek in Badami Fort
The best way to see Badami is to trek up the Northern Hill through the pathway between the rocks and get a view of the caves and the temples on the hill. The southern hill is where the 4 rock … Continue reading
Around the queen of fjords- Geirangerfjord, Norway
Fjord country Norway was on my travel list for a long time but turned into reality when I could convince a few friends to take a road trip through this breathtakingly beautiful country. I feel that the real beauty of … Continue reading
Posted in Norway, Travel
Tagged 7 Sister Waterfall, Bergen, Canoeing, Fjord, Geirangerfjord, Grande Fjord, Hurtigruten Ferry, Norway, Oslo, Trollstigen Mountain Road, UNESCO World Heritage
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Sky-Water-Earth – Glimpses of Rural Bengal, India
The rural areas in Eastern India are mostly green, uber green since they are river fed for most part of the year !! Standing in the far corner of the field you can watch the sky kiss the earth, or … Continue reading
The Priest and his Mobile in Hampi,India
In the last decade, mobile connectivity seems to have slowly become indispensable in our daily lives !! While this has helped everyone to keep in touch but more often than not, it is actually a distraction or sometimes a loyal … Continue reading
Posted in India, Travel
Tagged Anjani, Hampi, Hanuman, India, Karnataka, Mobile, Photography, Photostory, Priest, Priest with Mobile, UNESCO World Heritage, Vijayanagara, World Heritage Site
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Inside a Stepwell- Rani Ki Vav in Patan, India
We were on our way to Patan, eager to visit the exquisite Rani ki Vav. I have seen many a monument built by a king in memory of his queen but this one where we were headed to was different, it … Continue reading
Posted in India, Travel
Tagged Gujarat, India, Mahishasurmardini, Patan, Photography, postaday, Raja Bhimdev, Rani Udaymati, Solanki Dynasty, Stepwell, UNESCO World Heritage, Weekly Photo Challenge
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7 Usual lessons Unusually learnt in Hampi Temple
We were in Hampi some time ago and decided to visit the Virupaksha Temple near the river side which is also the only functional temple for regular worship. A short walk along the path next to Tungabhadra River leads to … Continue reading
Masterpiece in Stone: Hampi by Day and Night (India)
When I first saw the fabulous Vittala Temple Complex in Hampi dated 15th century AD, I was awestruck by its grandeur. It is a masterpiece in stone which is the symbol of the economic and cultural prosperity of the Vijayanagar … Continue reading
Posted in India, Travel
Tagged Hampi, India, Karnataka, Photography, postaday, UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage, Vijaynagar Kingdom, Vittala Temple
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