Coracle Boat English

The Smoking Rocks – Part 2

I slept as soon as I lay down on the bed in my room. I woke up to the sound of the alarm clock. I dressed up as fast as I could and got out of the room and that same time, a man came and told me that he was ready to take me […]

Fishes Masala English

The Smoking Rocks – Part 1

Hogenakkal Falls, often known as the ‘Niagara Falls of India’, is a natural wonder hidden in a forest village. I spent a day out of the busy city life, enjoying the forest along the beautiful and peaceful Kaveri River. Visit to the Hogenakkal Falls in Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu was a totally new experience […]

Temple Sculpture English

Aayiram Kovil Edam – Kanchipuram Part 2

Kailasnath Temple….is it a temple or a mound of fine arts from all over the world?  At first, I did not understand anything.  When I took a closer look, I saw a wall built of stone mandapas (halls) covered with large number of carvings.  We will be surprised when we examine it in detail.  Everywhere, […]

Viswanatha Swamy Temple Street English

The Day After Festival – Kalpathi Chariot Festival

The largest district in Kerala; the granary of Kerala; the birthplace of several artists like Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar and Palakkad Mani Aiyer; the land described in Malayalam Literature and many films as blessed with natural beauty; a famous festival of this special place when gods descend onto the earth; Kalpathi Chariot Festival or Ratholsavam or […]

Jalan Alor English

A Journey to the Dream City – Malaysia Part 2

Another attraction of the city is the city square called Dataran Merdeka Square [Independence Square in Merdeka] where the British Flag was lowered after Malaysia got independence.  It has one of the world’s tallest poles.  Opposite to this, Abdul Samad Palace is situated which was the center of British rule and was built in the […]

Nadumuttam English

Swarnathu Mana

Swarnathu Mana is the best example of Kerala traditional architecture.  Swarnathu Mana is situated in Pazhamthottam Village and can be reached by travelling 16 km from Eranakulam, via Pallikkara.  This mana is a beautiful creation of 600-years-old traditional architecture in 16 acres of land.  The atmosphere here is one that creates a homely feeling.  Nature […]