Though the Teej festival is celebrated in several parts of North India, but in Jaipur it is celebrated with extra verve. The entire “pink city” comes together with a vibrant and spectacular display of women, men, and animals for the entire day. [Read more...]
Journey to Ladakh’s Hemis Festival
November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ladakh, one of the coldest regions in Jammu & Kashmir, lies dormant during the entire winter season, but once summer arrives with joyous, carefree tidings,the entire region comes to new life with various festivals and other activities. This summer I visited Ladakh to immerse myself in Ladakh’s cultural festivals. [Read more...]
Visit to Chennai Basilica
November 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Though India is a predominantly a Hindu country, there are nearly 24 million Christians living in India. The faith of Christianity in India arrived as early as the 6th century AD, even before it spread to some countries in Europe. During 52 AD, Thomas the Apostle visited India to spread Christianity; after his death he was buried in place that is now called Santhome. During the 10th century AD, Christian converts built a tomb over the burial site of St. Thomas. Then the Portuguese who came to South India, saw the tomb and built a church, which was later was rebuilt by the British people. [Read more...]
7th Century Bas Relief Architecture
September 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
The bas relief monument in Mahabalipuram is one of the largest architectural structures in India, constructed by the Pallava King Mamalla. This monument has been a World Heritage Site since 1984. Though there is no agreed upon theme or motif in the carvings, it is considered to be a depiction Arjuna’s Penance, one of the episodes in the Hindu epic Mahabaratha. [Read more...]
Glimpse of India’s Sunday Food Market
August 29, 2012 By 8 Comments
For many people in India, Sunday is a big meal day. Typically, they buy fresh food from market, cook and eat with all family members. It is also a day for them to stack up food for the following week. Though super markets and online services available to deliver food to their home, most of the Indians still go to the Sunday market to buy food directly from the food growers. [Read more...]
7th Century Architectural wonder – The Sea Temple
August 24, 2012 By 3 Comments
Recently I visited Mahabalipuram and took these pictures at the sea temple. I had a great tour guide who helped me to understand the Sea Temple architecture that was built in the 7th century by a Pallava king called Rajasimha. I had a guide explaining various historical information that I didn’t know until that day. [Read more...]
7th Century Architectural Wonder – The Five Rathas
August 22, 2012 By 3 Comments
The Five Rathas in Mahabalipuram is a seventh-century architectural wonder that was constructed by the Pallava kings. Each of the Ratha is named after important characters of Mahabharata, an epic Hindu tale. [Read more...]
