Temples and Pilgrimage – Page 2 – An Indian Bureaucrat's Diary

Travel India Chidambaram

Unique Temple of the Formless Shiva I have visited Chidambaram several times for three reasons. · To meander through the Mangrove Forests of Pichavaram to the beach beyond. · To visit, attend or give lectures at the Annamalai University. ·… Read more ›

February 29, 2008 8 Comments

Binoy Gupta

Architecture, Culture, Forests, History, Islands and Beaches, Mangrove Forests, Nature, Pilgrimages, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

Akash Linga, Annamalai University, Bharat Natyam, Chidambaram, Nataraj, Pichavaram Mangrove Forests, Sea Beach, Shiva, temples, travel india, Travelogue on India

Travel India Dwarka

The Real Atlantis The western most of Adi Shankaracharya’s Four Dhams Some time ago, my mother wanted me to take her to Dwarka, the last of the Four Dhams of Adi Shankaracharya (we had already visited the other three). The… Read more ›

February 27, 2008 7 Comments

Binoy Gupta

Architecture, Culture, History, Pilgrimages, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

Atlantis, Atlantis the Lost City, Bet Dwarka, char dham, Dwarka, Kans, Krishna, Lost Atlantis, Ranchod, temples, Travelogue on India, Underwater Archaelogy, Underwater Exploration

Travel India Jagannath Puri or Puri

World Famous Ratha Yatra Jagannath Puri, or simply Puri, is one of Adi Shankaracharya’s Char Dhams (or Four Places of Pilgrimage) located in the four corners of India. The other three are: Badrinath in the North (Himalayas); Dwarka in the… Read more ›

February 24, 2008 10 Comments

Binoy Gupta

Architecture, Culture, Islands and Beaches, Pilgrimages, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

An Indian Bureaucrat's Diary, char dham, Jagannath, Jagannath Puri, King Ananta Burman Chodaganga Deva, Krishna, Puri, Ratha Yatra, temples, Travelogue on India

Travel India – Mundgod – Mini Tibet of India

You will be surprised there is a mini Tibet in a remote part of India. Read about it. Mini Tibet of India Ever heard of the Mini Tibet of India? No. I am not talking about Dharamshala, the head quarters… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 35 Comments

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Culture, History, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Travel India Murud Janjira – the invincible fort

Murud Janjira Murud is a beautiful fishing village on the western coast of India – about 5 hours drive from Bombay (Mumbai). Since it has a municipality, water supply, schools and hospitals, you could even term it a small town.… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 10 Comments

Binoy Gupta

Caves, History, Islands and Beaches, Nature, Palaces and Forts, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Travel India Travel India Mahabalipuram – Site of a Lost City

Mahabalipuram Site of a lost City On 26th December 2004, the killer Tsunami waves struck the shores of Mahabalipuram. When the waters receded, there were rumours that they had left behind some statues, rock carvings and remains of what could… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 5 Comments

Binoy Gupta

History, Islands and Beaches, Nature, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

beach, mahabalipuram, mahabalipuram temple, port, temple

Thanjavur – the most magnificent temple of India

Thanjavur The most magnificent temple in India Thanjavur (or Tanjore) is a small town in South India. It has more than 74 temples. But it is famous for the imposing Brihadeshwar Temple – the grandest and most magnificent temple in… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 8 Comments

Binoy Gupta

Culture, History, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal – cradle of Chalukyan Architecture

Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal The Chalukyan Temple Architecture WHO designed the first Hindu temples? Who constructed them? Where were they built? What were they made of? Why did successive rulers make them more and more magnificent? These are some interesting… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 7 Comments

Binoy Gupta

History, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

aihole, Architecture, badami, chalukya, History, india, pattadakal, south india temple, temple

Tirupati – Lord of Seven Hills

Tirupati Abode of Lord Venkateswara The temple of Lord Venkateswara, Lord of the Seven Hills, in Tirumala, commonly called Tirupati, is the richest and most revered temple in India. It is located amidst picturesque surroundings – 860 metres above sea… Read more ›

February 22, 2008 4 Comments

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History, Nature, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Belur and Halebid – Unique Temples

Belur & Halebid A must-see for all students of architecture, history and fine arts I have visited numerous temples in India. But the temples of Belur and Halebid built by the Hoysala kings are unique.

February 22, 2008 10 Comments

Binoy Gupta

History, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Varanasi

Oldest living City in the World Varanasi (also called Benares) is the oldest living city in the world. I lived and worked in Varanasi for two years, but that was over 25 years ago. After that, I have visited Varanasi… Read more ›

February 13, 2008 9 Comments

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Architecture, History, Lakes and Waterfalls, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

banaras, banares, benares, ganga, ganges, holy, pilgrimage, temple, varanasi

Travel India Rudraksha

All that you ever wanted to know about miraculous Rudraksha beads If you visit any Indian temple, you will find sadhus, priests and devotees wearing necklaces made of a large number of small, round, dark red beads. And in the… Read more ›

February 11, 2008 6 Comments

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Nature, Precious Stones, Temples and Pilgrimage

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Travel India Chidambaram

Travel India Dwarka

Travel India Jagannath Puri or Puri

Travel India – Mundgod – Mini Tibet of India

Travel India Murud Janjira – the invincible fort

Travel India Travel India Mahabalipuram – Site of a Lost City

Thanjavur – the most magnificent temple of India

Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal – cradle of Chalukyan Architecture

Tirupati – Lord of Seven Hills

Belur and Halebid – Unique Temples

Varanasi

Travel India Rudraksha