On the Wheels

At a distance of 60 km from Lucknow, Naimisaranya has great importance in Hindu Mythology. The story regarding the importance of this place is that, after the great battle of Mahabharata, sages and saints led by the great sage Saunaka, who were very much concerned about the beginning of Kali yuga, …

Located 130 km north of Bangalore, Lepakshi is a significant place carrying the legacies of 13th-15th Century when Vijayanagara dynasty ruled.  It is the location of shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra which were built during that period. The temples are the location of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar …

Once Lord Barah (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) was resting at Barah Parvat (near Chikmagalur). Suddenly, from his two front teeth, water started dropping that formed two streams. The stream originated from the left tooth was called as Tunga and the other one was known as Bhadra. These two sister …

110 km from Bangalore in Kolar District lies this place Avani away from the hustle bustle of a busy life. It is renowned for housing varied ancient temples. One can find here a cluster of temples/Shrines dedicates to various Hindu deities like Ramalingeshwara, Laxmanalingeshwara, Satrughnalingeshwara, Lingeshwara and characters like Bali, Sugreeb.According …

Situated on River Kaveri, the island of Shivanasamudra divides Kaveri River into two parts that form two waterfalls – Gaganachukki and Bharachukki and are collectively called as Shivanasamudra Falls. Talakadu, a historical town, 32 km from sivanasamudra is named after the twin brothers Tala and Kadu who once saw a …

Two days too short a period; still roaming around the streets of Badami which once used to be the capital of the Chalukyas between 6th and 12th century amazed us with it’s superb architecture, history, and overall their devotion to art & culture in spite of actively engaged in making …