Musings Of A Wayfarer's PhotoBlog
July 30, 2017
The Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram
At a distance of 40km from Chennai lies the town Mahabalipuram. The Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal was built during the reign of the Pallava…
Jan. 16, 2017
Trekking the Virgin mountains - Kuari Pass
In 1905, it so happened that Lord Curzon who was the viceroy of Colonial India, decided to go on a little adventure. The idea was to explore the northern limits…
Jan. 08, 2017
Haridwar - Gateway to the Gods
Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. According to the Samudra Manthan, ( churning of the milky ocean) Haridwar is the site…
Dec. 28, 2016
Dronagiri - The Mythical Himalayan Mountain
Dronagiri: Legend has it that on advice from Sushain Vaidya after Laxman was injured, Hanuman went to fetch the life saving herb Sanjeevani from Dronagiri.…
Nov. 19, 2016
Mumbai - Prince of Wales Museum
Built in the Indo - Saracenic style of architecture, incorporating elements of other styles of architecture like the Mughal, Maratha and Jain, this building was…
Nov. 03, 2016
The fort of Shaniwarwada - once pride of the Peshwas
Shaniwarwada fort served as the ruling seat of the Maratha Empire until 1818 when the Peshwas were defeated and surrendered to the British. Construction of…
Nov. 01, 2016
The Mysterious Caves of Elephanta
About Elephanta Elephanta Caves a UNESCO World Heritage site is a fine specimen of rock cut architecture and art of medieval India. The name was given by the…