Knocking History’s Doors at Karla and Bhaja Caves

Seven years ago when I was living in Pune, I came to know about ancient rock caves located in Lonavla. As ignorant as I was that time, I decided to skip these marvels created out of sheer rock on each of my quarterly trips to the chikki-town. In my defence, I really had zero interest … [Read more…]

Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Pondicherry

Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Ganesh Chaturthi seems to be a perfect time to unfold the tale of a Ganesha Temple I brought back from Pondicherry. While roaming around the French Quarters of Pondicherry, I noticed Manakula Vinayagar Temple standing tall and colorful, it all it’s glory. With a long queue of devotees waiting to get in and converse with Lord Ganesha, … [Read more…]

Postcards from Neemrana

Neemrana

Every now and then I crave to leave the city behind and head to some place nice and slow- to pack meaningful moments in the same twenty four hour day which seems much smaller here. Most of the times, such trips are unplanned ones spanning over a weekend. After all there is no such thing … [Read more…]