Category Archives: Heritage

Sri Saumyakeshava Temple, Nagamangala, Mandya

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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Ramalingeshwara Temple and Sita Devi Temple – Avani, Kolar

Mar 30th, 2025 The boulder studded hill looms ahead as we drive through the arch and into the village. We are going back in time, all the way to over a thousand years ago, to the ancient 10th century Ramalingeshwara … Continue reading

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Mandaragiri Hill and Jain Temple, Tumkur

March 16th, 2025 Peacocks have always fascinated me with their regal bearing and vibrant and iridescent plumage. Hence I was quite delighted and intrigued when a few years ago I came across the captivating photograph of a beautiful temple which … Continue reading

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Samvaad, The Tribal Conclave – 2024 Edition

Samvaad – What can I say about this event that I have not already said earlier! My story on Samvaad 2023 covered every bit of the excitement and thrill that I experienced when I had the absolute pleasure of witnessing … Continue reading

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Hampi’s Feathers Resort

A remote location, a surreal sprawling landscape with boulder studded hillocks rising out of startlingly contrasting lush green fields, innumerable water bodies dotting the region …  and tucked away amidst them all, this enchanting little hideaway called Hampi’s Feathers Resort, … Continue reading

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World Folklore Day at Janapada Loka – Ramanagara

Step back into the days of yore, Enter the world of rural folklore Throbbing drumbeats, high pitched melodies from quaint instruments and performers in vibrant costumes animatedly prancing around, creating a highly captivating festive atmosphere … this was the scene … Continue reading

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Orange Odyssey

Experienced in Feb 2020 and published in July 2023 😎 This blog post was delayed because it was one of the last of the exciting things that I did before covid hit and the pause in between, broke my momentum … Continue reading

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Shettihalli Rosary Church, Hassan

There is something surreal about the skeletal and fragmented remains of the Shettihalli Rosary church. This 19th-century Gothic style church which is said to have been constructed in 1860 to be precise, was abandoned a 100 years later along with … Continue reading

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Jajpur, Odisha – Things to do

My recent discovery of a place called Jajpur in Odisha, caused a lot of excitement mainly due to the revelations of the vast potential of its past. As mentioned in my previous post on Jajpur, Odisha, the district administration of … Continue reading

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Jajpur, Odisha – Where the Future lies in the Past

Jajpur – Where the Future lies in the Past. These words line up to form a sentence in my mind, as I stand amidst vast tracts of Buddhist archaeological ruins and listen intently to the guide who is narrating tales … Continue reading

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