Halebeedu Hoysaleshwar Temple A Hoysala Marvel
Halebeedu or Halebidu is an important temple town, situated about 200 km from Bengaluru in Karnataka. It was the capital city of the Hoysala...
11 Lesser Known Hoysala Temples Of Karnataka
The Hoysalas ruled around modern-day Karnataka from the 11th-13th century. They were great patronage of arts, literature, and religion. They are known for their...
Chennakesava Temple – Jewel Of Belur, Karnataka
Belur is a small town in the Hassan district of Karnataka, situated on the banks of the Yagachi River, amidst lush surroundings. Also known...
Mattur Sanskrit Speaking Village Of Karnataka
Mattur has been on my wishlist since I first heard that all the people of this village can speak Sanskrit. Something that might have...
Sringeri – Temple Town Around Sharada Peetham
Sringeri gets its name from Rishi Shringya, son of Rishi Vibhandaka. In fact, the full name is RishiShringra Giri, Giri meaning mountain. The etymology...
Top Bangalore Souvenirs – Shopping In Bengaluru
Bangalore gets all kinds of travelers – business travelers, heritage travelers, friends, and family of the old and new residents. I am sure everyone...
Top Coorg Souvenirs To Pick – Shopping In Madikeri
Coorg district is a popular destination for travelers, particularly weekenders from Bangalore. Can you really travel without bringing back a bit of the destination...
Talakaveri, Bhagamandala & Triveni Sangam, Coorg
Kaveri or Cauvery as the British spell it, is the life-sustaining river of two major South Indian states. These days we hear Kaveri only...
Padi Igguthappa Temple – Presiding Deity Of Coorg
Padi Igguthappa Temple, dedicated to Igguthappa is the most important deity of Kodavas and Kul Devta of the Kodagu or Coorg. In ancient times,...
Coffee Plantation Life At Coorg Old Kent Estate
I wanted to live on a coffee plantation the first time I visited this area way back in 2004. However, an inaccessible way came...
