Journey through spiritual terrains where architecture meets mythology and ritual.
What do you picture when you hear the word Kashmir?Is it the snow? Is it the India–Pakistan issue or the local cuisines or the Dal Lake? Five years ago, I used to think the same. But time flew. My interests changed. When I started reading a history book written by Prof. Upinder Singh, I became […]
Read More From Alexander to Krimchi: Tracing Ancient Greek Influence in KashmirKerala is a majestic land with diverse cultural variations. Whether we are traveling from east to west or from north to south, these variations are clearly visible. This blog is about a journey we undertook to find one such unique cultural symbol located on the foothills of the Western Ghats — the Kalleli Oorali Appooppan Kaavu […]
Read More Sacred Groves and Tribal Legends of kerala: Exploring Kalleli Oorali Appooppan KaavuA place in India that doesn’t feel like India. A paradise where the sky meets breathtaking rock formations, shaped by time itself. Yes, I am talking about the Grand Canyon of India—Gandikota. The Unplanned Adventure Begins Back in 2019, when I was working at ArchitectureRED in Chennai, I found myself craving an escape. A break […]
Read More Gandikota: A Hidden Paradise with Hindu-Islamic Cultural InfluencesJust a short hop from the southernmost tip of India, nestled at the foot of the Western Ghats, lies Thirukurungudi. This little village is steeped in temple history, and one Sunday, my friend Sidharth and I decided to explore it. We were on a quest to see the Vaishnava Nambi Temple, one of the 108 […]
Read More Thirukurungudi Nambi Temple – A Hidden Gem in the GhatsLast Saturday wasn’t like any other. I woke up at 8 AM, feeling a twinge of guilt. Two weeks in Bangalore, and I hadn’t explored a thing! The city’s usual symphony of honking and the relentless rush was starting to wear me down. I desperately needed a change of pace. I decided the weekend was […]
Read More Ramalingeswara temple: A walk through time in Avani