The ornate Chennakeshava temple is a fine representation of the Hoysala architecture; in fact historians suggest that this is one of the last temples to be built with this architecture. The main temple sits in the middle of a high star-shaped platform with three symmetrical sanctums (garbha-griha) for Kesava , Janardhana and Venugopala, all forms of Vishnu.The…
Category: Landscapes
Mahishasura
Mahishasura is a combination of mahisha or a buffalo and asura or demon. Mahishasura was partly-immortal; no man could kill him. Mahishasura beat the god in a battle between Asuras and Devas, when the gods were led by Indra. Dejected, the Devas then combined divine energies bring goddess Durga to life. Riding a lion she…
Pillar of Strength
I love pillars; the optical illusion through symmetry is so mesmerizing. This pillared corridor leads to what was once a bustling temple. History suggests that the Mughal rulers of India came in and destroyed several Hindu temples and godly artifacts. Yet, the government and archeological board of India has done a phenomenal job in ensuring…
Close Encounters With No One
When you visit St. Mary’s Island off Malpe, Karnataka, you realize how connected the world truly was; in the physical sense. Popularly known as the Coconut Island and Thonsepar, these four small islands have been formed from columnar basaltic lava. It is said that the basalt was created by sub-aerial sub-volcanic activity, from Madagascar,…
Sands Of Time
A Psalm of Life~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time
Wavering Minds
I am a through water baby, and the Malpe beach in Karnataka certainly doesn’t disappoint. It’s possibly the cleanest beach with the roughest of waters. But the rough seas and seashell-laden beach with golden sands reminded me of how my own mind functions. As I went deeper into the sea, the waters got rougher; not…
Divine Gothic Art
One of my favorite places to visit in Mysore is the Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena. Built in 1936, the building has a Neo Gothic architecture and draws inspiration from the German Cologne Cathedral . This structure is also known as one of the tallest churches in Asia.
The Verdict Is Out
The Karnataka High Court building is also known as Attara Kacheri (18 offices) and is located just opposite the Vidhana Soudha, in Bangalore. Built in 1867 and despite its vibrant red hues, it is in fact build in Gothic Style architecture. Once here, you can also take a quick tour of the Visveswaraya Industrial and…
Snapshots of my World 