Author Archives: Currylines

About Currylines

A food and travel enthusiast who plays with words

Mango Mulch – The Enhanced Version

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Currylines

Aug 30th – 31st, 2026 I stand beneath the towering canopy of the ancient mango trees, the cool breeze carrying the earthy scent of the grove and I know I have returned to a slice of paradise. This is my … Continue reading →

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Soul Nest at Pyramid Valley International – Trip 2

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Currylines

Jul 11th – 13th, 2026 The instructor’s soothing voice washes over the audience, holding them in rapt attention inside the womb of a mega pyramid, a gigantic structure which has been specifically designed to induce optimal focus in those who … Continue reading →

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Avathihalli Railway Station Silk museum And Other Station Restorations By INTACH

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Currylines

July 2nd, 2026 A cloudy morning, gentle diffused sunlight and the aura of nostalgic heritage greets me as I stand before a relic of a bygone era that has been lovingly coaxed back to life. I am in the precincts … Continue reading →

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary – Trip 2 and Trip 3

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Currylines

Feb 8th, 2026 and Feb 19th, 2026 The boat glides forward, its oars briskly slicing through the gently flowing waters of the Kaveri. We weave alongside mini islands … thickly vegetated mounds that rise out of the water and provide … Continue reading →

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Mayasandra Lake, Bangalore

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Currylines

Jan 18th, 2026  I am greeted by the breathtaking spectacle of European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) lined up row after vibrant row, brilliantly adorning the branches of a few isolated dry and leafless trees.  I marvel at the sight of these … Continue reading →

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The Pause, Camrose Estate – Sakleshpur

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Currylines

Jan 14th – 16th, 2026 Shall we start the New Year with a Pause … a true pause to stop and smell the roses? Well, the cliché takes on an almost literal meaning when you find yourself at The Pause … Continue reading →

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Sri Saumyakeshava Temple, Nagamangala, Mandya

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Currylines

Magnificence in stone … an apt way indeed, to express the gorgeousness of Hoysala temples of Karnataka. While the 3 temples at Belur, Halebidu and Somanathapura which are also recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, definitely are the most famous … Continue reading →

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Trishvam Symphony, Krishnagiri – Trip 2

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Currylines

Nov 16th, 17th 2025 When a place is so easily accessible, beautiful, comfortable, has a wide range of dishes to satiate the palate and is wonderful for a quick getaway, then it is exactly what I would choose to visit … Continue reading →

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Shampoo Ginger – Zingiber zerumbet

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Currylines

During my visit to the Trishvam Symphony resort in Krishnagiri, I had the pleasure of realizing that a large part of their well landscaped garden was dedicated to the prolifically growing Shampoo ginger shrub. The Zingiber zerumbet is also called … Continue reading →

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Palmyra sprout

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Currylines

I have always been fascinated by palm trees of every kind but the Palmyra palm in particular holds a special place for me, since its fruit is one of my favorites, donning different avatars in its various stages of life, … Continue reading →

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