In the eminently watchable movie The Mummy, dashing adventurers Rick (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) go in search of the mythical Egyptian City of the Dead, Hamunaptra. They journey across the arid Sahara, reaching the location, but they still cannot locate the town. "It is here," reassures Rick, even as the posse waits in... Continue Reading →
The Airavateswara Temple in Darasuram, the final stop in my journey through the three UNESCO Great Living Chola Temples, left an indelible mark on my soul. Having earlier marveled at the grandeur of the Periya Koil in Tanjavur and the Brihadeesvara Temple in Gangai Konda Cholapuram, I found Darasuram to be a distinct yet equally... Continue Reading →
Sithannavasal was not on my list when I started out from Mysore. My plan had been to spend as much time as possible in the three Chola Temples at Tanjavur. Mira wanted to spend time at the farm with her grandparents. Neha was travelling for business. I realised I had 4 days to myself. Usually,... Continue Reading →
Anuradhapura. The Ancient Buddhist City The first thing that struck me in Anuradhapura - Sri Lanka’s ancient capital (4th century BCE–11th century CE) - was the lotus-covered ponds flanking the roads. Lilies and lotuses bobbed gently in the still waters, their delicate petals a vivid contrast to the earthy surroundings. In Theravada Buddhism, the lotus... Continue Reading →
The decline of Indian architecture over recent centuries demands scrutiny. Bangalore, for instance, is plagued by uninspired, poorly executed buildings crammed into chaotic urban landscapes. Even well-funded government projects in prime locations often result in contractor-driven monstrosities. The recently opened Terminal 2 at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport shows glimmers of ambition with its vaulted ceilings,... Continue Reading →
Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Rajendra Cholan’s 11th-century masterpiece. Its stone guardians and shadowed sanctum evoke a millennium’s weight, humbling all who enter. This temple, woven of stone and time, endures eternally.
In Wilpattu’s shadowed jungle, a snake plummets from the sky, igniting primal fear. Night whispers of nagas and unseen beasts. By dawn, eerie bird omens and elephant tracks haunt the dewy paths. This chilling trip probes the wild’s dark heart, where ancient spirits stir and modernity falters.
We just returned from Trincomalee yesterday. A short 45-minute flight south over Tamil countries and the Palk Strait takes one to Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport. Trincomalee is located on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The road from Colombo to Trincomalee starts off winding through lush green squares of paddy, tall evergreen trees, and red-tiled,... Continue Reading →
The Jim Thompson House in Bangkok, a blend of traditional Thai architecture and lush tropical gardens, showcases the legacy of James Harrison Wilson Thompson, the "Thai Silk King." This museum, once his residence, reflects his passion for Thai culture and art while its mysterious disappearance remains a captivating aspect of his story.
I haven't written about my time in Singapore for a reason. It disproportionately features in my most secretively hoarded memories. Whenever I think back to my time in Singapore I can feel my heart quickening and pulse racing. When I try to write about it I have a feeling not very much unlike when one... Continue Reading →
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