Tamil Nadu

King Sri Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire is quite a famous historic figure. His time of rule is regarded as the 'golden time' of the Vijayanagara Empire. The architectural legacies in Hampi, Lepakshi, etc., depict the grandeur of the rule of ...

'Bay' is the stretch of land formed by the sea or ocean covering a large distance. We can see such bays across the world. Similarly, India also has a beautiful bay called the 'Bay of Bengal'. Interestingly, the Bay of Bengal ...

Temples are some of the first things that come to our mind when we hear the name Tamil Nadu, even though the state has various attractions ranging from beaches to forts and hill stations. Bordered by the Bay of Bengal and ...

Lord Vishnu is one of the prime Gods in Hinduism. He is worshipped in different forms and several temples are dedicated to all his forms (avatars). Sri Ranganathaswamy is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is one of the most revered ...

The Sarangapani Temple is one of the Divya Deshams listed by the Tamil poets Alvars. It is a Vishnu temple where he is worshipped in the name of Sarangapani. Interestingly, Sarangapani Temple in Kumbakonam is one of the biggest Vishnu temples ...

In Hindu mythology gods are depicted as having various forms (avatars) and most of these forms are worshipped. Most of the avatars of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Parvathi, etc. have different shrines spread across India. Similarly, the Vaitheeswaram Temple in ...

Earlier tall temple gopuras on the coastal areas served as watch towers and light houses. The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram was one such landmark for martime movements. Similarly, the Olakkanesvara Temple in Mahabalipuram is one of the temples on a hillock ...

Mahabalipuram is known for its architectural heritage. It is indeed a wonder to see such intricate sculptures and rock-cut structures in this coastal town. Among several monuments, the Panchapandava Cave Temple in Mahabalipuram has stood the test of times. The Panchapandava ...

Train journeys are different and exciting. When sitting next to a window and enjoying the fast moving world pass-by is the wonderful part of any train journeys. A little different from the usual railways, the mountain railways are even more interesting. ...

San Thome Basilica is one of the historical churches in India, and a minor basilica in Chennai. This Roman catholic church is one among the three churches in the world that were built on the tomb of apostles. Let us explore ...

durai is an ancient city located on the banks of Vaigai river in Tamil Nadu. With magnificent temples that flaunt the expertise of the artisans and a rich history that still attracts tourist and travellers to the city, Madurai is undoubtedly ...

Hill Stations are the most enjoyable spots at any given time. Be it summer, winter or monsoon these hill stations allure us. In monsoon, it is a visual delight to see the drenched hills and the carpet of greenery. In summer, ...