Category: Tamil Nadu
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Visiting Brihadishvara temple and exploring the cultural heritage of Thanjavur
Brihadishvara temple was built between 1003 and 1010 during the reign of Raja Raja Chola who apart from being a supreme ruler, was a true patron of art and architecture. The Brihadishvara temple is considered a paragon of Dravidian architecture that went on to inspire the design of temples in South India for over a millennium…
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Rowing through the backwaters at Pichavaram mangrove forest
Pichavaram is the a mangrove forest near Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest mangrove forest in India and has been developed as a prominent tourist destination.
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VLOG: Day trip to the Isha Foundation and the Adiyogi statue at Coimbatore
Isha Foundation is a non-profit, spiritual organization founded in 1992 near Coimbatore, India, by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudevji. The organization under the leadership of Sadhguru consecrated a mammoth bust statue of Lord Shiva in his customary meditation posture which holds the Guinness Book of World record for being the largest bust statue.
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The ancient group of monuments at Mamallapuram
Mamallapuram, earlier known as Mahabalipuram, is an ancient coastal town about 60 km off Chennai along the Coromandel coast. Mahabalipuram is famous for its group of monuments and features in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. The monuments were built during the Pallava dynasty around the 7th and 8th century.
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Kanchipuram : The heritage city of Temples
Kanchipuram is a very old town and is well known for its temples. The town is believed to be one of the holiest places and is one of the Sapta Puris of Hinduism. Kanchipuram was ruled by the Pallava rulers followed by the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Vijayanagara empire. The town has some major…
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Ooty & The Nilgiri Mountain Railway
If Ooty is the queen of hills then monsoon is the time when she adorns the most exquisite fabric of nature. Never is she more romantic and more pulchritudinous than in the monsoons. The deluge may be a predicament for the tourists but it also brings with it billowing clouds which wreathes the peaks and the tea gardens. The mist and the breeze…
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Madurai trip & visit to the Meenakshi Amman Temple
Madurai situated on the banks of river Vaigai is one of the oldest cities of India. Hindu mythology has legends mentioning this place in events that happened millions of years ago. Madurai is believed to be the site of the celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and Tadaatagai (an incarnation of Goddess Parvati). An annual 10 day Meenakshi Tirukalyanam…
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Visiting the Third Dham at Rameshwaram
India is a land of age old cultures and traditions and as an Indian, I feel proud of our ancient culture. The artistry of ancient temples and forts have always allured me more than visiting hill stations and beaches. As an ardent follower and explorer of Hinduism, I love travelling to famous temples, exploring the legends and folktales these…
Jolly Miles 