Pillars of Suchindram

These are the pillars taken in the temple of Suchindram, located near Nagercoil, Tamilnadu. For more information on temple click here This is quite a similar theme across many temples in South India but imagine the kind of skill of … Continue reading “Pillars of Suchindram”

Exploring the beauty of the Ellora Caves

true skill; transforming rock to a work of art Taken in the caves of Ellora, Maharashtra. This is the first of the caves in Ellora and the biggest of all.  This entire work is supposed to be created from one … Continue reading “Exploring the beauty of the Ellora Caves”

Bibi ka Maqbara – Mini Taj

Built by Aurangazeb in honor of his first wife, Dilras Banu Begum, it was completed by his son…Called Bibi ka Maqbara, it tries to replicate the Tajmahal and was designed by Ata-ullah, son of Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the architect of … Continue reading “Bibi ka Maqbara – Mini Taj”

Temple Architecture of the Ancients

Skill of the ancients The new world still has to learn What’s technology This is the Temple in Belur, Karnataka.  The olden Technology & skill that created this architecture never ceases to amaze me.  For more entries go to All … Continue reading “Temple Architecture of the Ancients”

Meditation in the Monastery – A Day at Mookambika Temple

Restlessness awakes When the mind is in turmoil Meditate, be calm We came across this Math (Monastery) in Mookambika near Mangalore where you can Meditate to your Minds content !! Now thats M for you !! For more M’s head … Continue reading “Meditation in the Monastery – A Day at Mookambika Temple”