With Holi gone, its officially spring time in India. As the sun starts to shine in its full glory, I am reminded of my fun vacation to Hampi. The Hampi Chariot completes the triangle of stone chariots in India- these is one in Konark, Odissa, and another in Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu). A massive sculpture of…
Tag: Karnataka
Princely Charm
This beautiful statue graces the main entrance of the Lalbaug botanical garden. It’s a tribute to Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar, the last of the official Kings of the Mysore dynasty; he held the throne from 1940 to 1947, when India declared independence from its British rulers. The princely state of Mysore became a part of the…
Rhythm of The Falling Rain
This popular step-well or Baori is at the Pushkarni Tank in Hampi. An excellent example of the 15th century Chalukya architecture was built during the Vijayanagara Dynasty. It is also an exemplary reminder of understanding the effects of deforestation and rainwater harvesting. However, there are people who love spoiling it for all of us, so…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Shadow
Reflections in the day, become shadows in the night. It’s all a play of the light. Reflections lead us to search for answers, and shadows force us to let go of a possibly haunting past. I am a lover of light, and so shadows are not something I yearn for. How about you?
Immortally & Ornately Blessed
Having friends who are proud of their birth land is a blessing for wanderers. This is what the inside dome of Somnathpur in Mysore looks like. The last major temple of Hoysala dynasty, it was constructed in 1268 A.D. in the reign of King Narsimha III by his army general Somnatha. Hence, this Kesava temple…
Palace Of Dreams
The Mysore palace is the main attraction in the rather quiet city of Karnataka. The princely state is named after the Demon King Mahishasur, who was killed by Chamundeshwari Devi. You can read a brief history of Mysore here. Until then, enjoy a few of my clicks with special effects.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Flowers
I took this picture from the lawns of the Kushalnagar Monastery in Coorg. In fact, these flowers I found at every monastery I visited in India. However, I don’t know what its called. Can anyone help me?
Butter Lamps
Butter lamps are a well-known feature of the Tibetan Buddhist temples and monasteries. While the lamps traditionally burn using yak butter, they now use oil or Ghee. In buddhist culture, they stand for “the illumination of wisdom”. Since these monks are displaced from Tibet and now live in Coorg, the monastery sees a large amount of butter lamps together…
True to The ‘Tea’
Coorg is well-known for coffee, but the town has an expansive tea estate owned by the Tatas. However, since it wasnt tea season yet, the highlight of the stunningly green estate are the sprouts of pepper wines that appear out of nowhere. A nice place to spend a good time strolling!
Teachings of the Buddha
Time is fleeting …Act Today Do not pursue the past. Do not lose yourself in the future. The past no longer is. The future has not yet come. Looking deeply at life as it is. In the very here and now, the practitioner dwells in stability and freedom. We must be diligent today. To wait…
Snapshots of my World 