Ayutthaya – Whispers of Yesteryears – Part 2
This is the second part of our blog on Ayutthaya. If you haven’t caught up on the first part yet, head over here. Read first part of our Ayutthaya journey here. After t
Ayutthaya – Whispers of Yesteryears – Part 1
Ayutthaya, a radiant kingdom in Southeast Asia, thrived for over 400 years. Ayutthaya’s rulers fostered art, engineering marvels, and a strong military. The last king, a soli
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple: Pride of the Cholas
In June 2017, we had the chance to explore the magnificent Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, a remarkable place that holds a significant piece of South Indian history. This temple, lo
Halebeedu: Hoysaleswara Temple Sculpture & Itinerary
The Hoysala kingdom was a dynasty between the 10th and 14th centuries CE. The dominion spanned most of present-day Karnataka, as well as parts of Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The capi
Konark Sun Temple: Unraveling the Chariot’s Architecture
One of the places that we were really looking forward to visiting was the Sun temple at Konark. The mighty structure, the chakras (wheels), the even bigger structure that is no lon
Achyutaraya Temple: Hampi’s Hidden Valley Gem
Getting to the Achyutaraya temple, Hampi As one walks through the wide road that leads directly out of the Virupaksha Temple’s gopuram (entrance tower) towards the pavillion that