The Old Dwarasamudra – Look beyond the Halebeed temple
A riot of colours interrupted my journey. The golden sunflowers nudged each other as they carelessly tossed their ...
On the quest for hidden Hoysala temples
Sipping a hot cup of ginger tea and lounging in an easy chair, I start penning my travel ...
Welcome to Pallava cave hunting
A small rusty board brings our car to a sudden halt. Surrounding us are lush paddy fields set ...
Seeyamangalam-cave temples of the Pallavas
When we think of Pallava art and architecture, the rock cut caves and the shore temple at Mahabalipuram ...
Gangaikondacholapuram – an ancient Chola capital
The sculpture calls out to me. Carved in stone is a story of a devout cowherd called Chandesa ...
Angadi – the birthplace of the Hoysalas
“Hoy Sala ” ( Strike Sala ! ) said the guru Sudatta Muni to his student , Sala ...