It was a blazing hot summer afternoon in Hampi. As I walked out of the magnificent Vithala Temple, I was beyond thirsty. Even the sweat had dried in this arid Northern Karnataka summer. The sight of this woman under a bright red umbrella and tending a cooler with drinks was an oasis of bliss to [...]
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This series of posts complements the exquisite Karnataka Food Festival organized by Asha’s Foodies Hope. Go over and enjoy the feast! See my previous posts on the 6th century Cave Temples of Badami, in Northern Karnataka: Cave One is dedicated to Shiva as the impressive Nataraja; and Devi as Mahisasuramardini. Cave Two honors Vishnu and [...]
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I previously shared pictures of two cave temples of Badami. These represented the zenith of the Chalukyan cave temple architecture from the 6th century. Cave one was dedicated to Shiva as the impressive Nataraja; and Devi as Mahisasuramardini. Cave two honors Vishnu and his avataars Varaha and Vamana. Cave Three is also dedicated to Vishnu [...]
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Its been more than two weeks since my last post, and I’m not even travelling! Been in kind of a funk lately. Methinks its the noticeably shorter days. But as Swami Chidbavananda said: This too shall pass! So here I am reaching into my archives. A few pics from our trip to Badami a couple [...]
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