The legend tells us, that Airavata, Lord Indra’s most beautiful white elephant with four tusks and seven trunks, was cursed … More
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Kumbakonam – India’s most ancient cultures
If you love to retrace the footsteps of ancient cultures, myths and legends you certainly have to come to this … More
Madurai
Madurai is one of the oldest living cities of the world. The center and the reason for the city is … More
Thanjavur
People call it the “big temple” and the talk is of the probably grandest structure in South India, the Brihadeshwara … More
Chidambaram
Chidambaram might be considered by many just a stop over on the way to central Tamil Nadu. Yet just passing … More
Himalayan Stories – Kala Bhairawa
I remember the story, told to me by a priest in the mid Eighties. The story is of Kala Bhairawa, … More
Small temple in the morning light
Small temple in the morning light, close to Samode, Rajasthan
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Inside the Menakshi Temple at Madurai
Living on a prayer
Inside the great Menakshi Temple in Madurai