When one hears the name Hyderabad, it is usually the Dum Biryani, The Irani Chai & Osmania biscuit that comes first to one’s mind. In the gastronomical sense, one would remember the Charminar and maybe the millennium-old Golconda fort. If you are a history buff, you would probably also know a little about how it […]

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Hyderabad has a long and diverse history. It has its ancient balancing rocks from the Deccan Trap – still its oldest residents. It has been a place of tribal inhabitancy, you can see their presence in the names of the localities. The city has been home to the richest in the world. It is now […]

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Laad Bazaar walk was one of my last Hyderabad walks as a resident of the city. Anyone who has ever visited these lanes in and around the bazaar in the city knows how every corner shines and shimmers. Bangles in all colors, white pearls along with garments in complimenting combinations vie for your attention. I […]

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On the outskirts of Hyderabad lie many small gems to be explored.  Yadagirigutta is one of them. I visited it almost towards the end of my stay in Hyderabad along with Kolanpak and Bhongir. It is the abode of the god Narsimha Swamy. Yadagirigutta – Abode of Narsimha Swamy Avatar Of Vishnu It is a […]

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There are many intricately designed geometric Jali or Jaali patterns all over the place. These are not just unique, but also a demonstration of excellence in the craftsmanship of the artists. The range of architecture varies from Mughal to Persian to Rajasthani to Turkish to Greek to Deccani influence. Jali Patterns Work To me, a […]

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Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam is its name, but it is more popularly known as Surendrapuri or Mythological Awareness Center. This Mythology museum at Surendrapuri celebrates Hindu Mythology, its history, its epics, its Gods, and Goddesses. Located roughly 40 km from Hyderabad, it was founded by Sh Kunda Satyanarayana in memory of his son Surendra Babu. […]

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Navratri, especially the Sharad Navratri that leads to the festival of Dussehra, usually falls in the month of October. Navratri is celebrated across India in its own unique ways. Some of them are popular like Dandiya Raas of Gujarat. And Durga Puja of Bengal. Other celebrations well-known across the region are like fasting in the […]

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Chilkur Balaji, literally meaning the small Balaji is the most famous temple in and around Hyderabad. It is a famous wish-fulfilling temple. The deity here has the reputation of being a Visa God i.e. a God that specializes in fulfilling the wish of stamped Visa on your passport. Curiosity took me to this temple one […]

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Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is just about 15 km from Medak. It is named after the Lake it is located next to. Rich in flora and fauna it used to be the hunting ground for the Nizams and was later declared a wildlife sanctuary. I wonder if they could hunt anything other than deer. As the […]

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A few years back, when I used to visit Hyderabad, I heard someone saying that besides Nagarjuna Sagar there are no weekend getaways from the city. And that sentence somehow got stuck in my mind. Last year when I shifted here, I started looking not at the travel guides or websites, but at the map. […]

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