Divya R Chandrashekar and I have held mutual respect for each other‘s creative work for quite some time now. That is why it gave me great happiness when she dec...
Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole is a wonderful archaeological circuit in Karnataka. Most travelers base themselves in Badami and explore the glorious trinity of ...
Aihole lies near the bank of the Malaprabha River and as an archaeological site, contrasts sharply with Badami. While nature is in harmony with the archaeologic...
Badami is one of the loveliest places in India and it is extremely satisfying for both culture and nature lovers. A rare combination indeed, this Karnataka dest...
To explore the Badami caves in peaceful solitude, one has to get up early in the morning when the air is cool and the red sandstone hills glow a soft amber. The...
The archaeological grandeur of the quiet villages of Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole belie the intrepid rural charm they exude today. Located in the Bagalkot dis...
Hampi in Karnataka is a place like no other. It has the perfect setting of prestigious ancient ruins against the most jaw-dropping natural setting. A laidback b...
In Hampi, one tends to get overwhelmed with ruins, especially on a long visit. It happened with me too. So after my intensive temple trails, I took it easy for ...
I visited the Vittala temple right after the Hampi riverside ruins. Despite being awed by the riverside ruins, the magnificence of the Vittala temple complex wa...
Hampi riverside ruins lie scattered on both sides of Tungabhadra. I stumbled upon them while wandering around one morning after my daily customary Virupaksha Te...