The Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. Constructed in Mysore Neo-Dravidian styles, with elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles, the building was completed in 1956. If you want to catch a smaller scale version of this iconic building (no, I didn’t make it), keep your eyes open when you…
Koi Mil Gaya
When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing – just sitting and looking at the sea, or watching the wind blowing the tree limbs, or waves rippling on a pond, a flickering candle or children playing in the park? ~Ralph Marston
Toothless
“A man without a sweet tooth is not to be trusted.” ~ Kristen Painter, The Vampire’s Mail Order Bride
Floral Delights
Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven’t time, and to see takes time – like to have a friend takes time. ~Georgia O’Keeffe
Flower Garden
Singapore is a tourist’s paradise. An extension of the Gardens by the Bay, is the Supertree Grove & OCBC Skyway. Of the 18 trees, 12 of the large canopies are inside the garden and offer panoramic views of the gorgeous the Marina Bay skyline.
Reminiscence
There is a strange charm to the Karate Kid movies that I grew up watching. While the 2010 Jackie Chan-Jaden Smith version is not on my list of favorites, I did want to go to Okinawa like Daniel did in the original Karate Kid 2. While Mr Miyagi, the handy man is short, quiet and…
Nirvana
Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the Earth with your feet. Bring the Earth your love and happiness. The Earth will be safe, when we feel safe in ourselves. ~Thich Nhat Hanh
‘Tis the Season
I just can’t waitI don’t want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I needAnd I don’t care about the presentsUnderneath the Christmas treeI don’t need to hang my stockingThere upon the fireplaceSanta Claus won’t make me happyWith a toy on Christmas DayI just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake…
Offspring
There is nothing as powerful as mother’s love, and nothing as healing as a child’s soul. ~Anonymous
Pyaar Hua, Ikraar Hua
Like I mentioned before, there are no guides at Avani, so everything I write is either from connecting the dots or Google. I went with a lovely friend so it was a fun day-long picnic. There are loads of ruins in Karnataka, and the sculptures are full of mystical and mythical creatures. When I saw…
Snapshots of my World 