The world heritage site of UNESCO informs us that "Hampi’s spectacular setting is dominated by river Tungabhadra, craggy hill ranges and open plains, with widespread physical remains. The sophistication of the varied urban, royal and sacred systems is evident from the more than 1600 surviving remains that include forts, riverside features, royal and sacred complexes, … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi- carved in stone
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Heritage of Hampi- in the Bazaars of Vijaynagar
My stern in-house critic has commented disparagingly on the brevity of my blog posts. My protests that I wanted the focus to be the pictures not words, were dismissed with a shrug. So, this post will have more of words, though not all will be mine; I've used some by Sarojini Naidu as well. As … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi- in the Bazaars of Vijaynagar
Heritage of Hampi- Live life King (elephant) size!
There's a lot to see in Hampi and much to marvel at, the monuments are a photographer's delight and the panorama of huge boulders among green trees, fields and lawns; dotted with ruins of the Vijaynagar empire, stretches as far as the eye can see. It's a visual treat. But what I really, really wanted … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi- Live life King (elephant) size!
Oops and Wows
Taking off on a trip is not as easy or as hassle-free as all those travel channels make it out to be. It requires meticulous planning and attention to detail. Unless of course, one is prepared to wing it, rough it and take things as they come. (Where I'm concerned; the 1st and 3rd, … Continue reading Oops and Wows
Heritage of Hampi: some high-lights
Monuments and their ruins are fascinating places. The grandeur and the stunning, intricate architecture is expected, but what fascinates me more is the unexpected. The little surprises tucked away in nooks and crannies, the play of light and shadow from certain angles, a tiny carving in a corner that has so many details but is … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi: some high-lights
Heritage of Hampi- a very Kishkinda kinda kingdom
Hampi- now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, earlier an imperial city and the capital of the powerful and prosperous Vijaynagar Empire during the Middle Ages. So much has been written about the place already that anything I pen down would be mere repetition. And not a very good one either. There is a lot to … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi- a very Kishkinda kinda kingdom
Move On
"Like a roller in the ocean, life is motion Move on Like a wind that's always blowing, life is flowing Move on Like the sunrise in the morning, life is dawning Move on" One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. It came to me when I woke up to this lovely … Continue reading Move On
Here we go again…Mahabaleshwar revisited.
"SEX!" the letters in big, bold green yelled at me from the back of a tempo. We were driving in the 'ghats', on our way to Mahabaleshwar; a little town high up in the Sahyadris. These letters caught my attention (as they were meant to) and as we neared the tempo, we saw; perched on … Continue reading Here we go again…Mahabaleshwar revisited.
Impressions of Dharamsala…suite et fin
For a trip that was three months in the planning and just four days in the executing, my visit to Dharamsala certainly left a lot of impressions on my mind. And now I know the reason why. I had promised myself this at the beginning of 2017, not knowing that the quote is credited to … Continue reading Impressions of Dharamsala…suite et fin
Impressions of Dharamsala- those magnificent men in their driving machines.
Bye-bye Ola, Uber, Meeru and all the rest of them. No kaali-peelis, either. Or buses. Just a few auto-rickshaws of indeterminate colour. For visitors to Dharamsala, the best way to get around is by using the services of private or individual cab owners. And with every trip, my admiration for these hardy but seemingly tireless … Continue reading Impressions of Dharamsala- those magnificent men in their driving machines.
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