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Chasing Waterfalls: Cave 5 Waterfalls, Ellora Caves, India

For all the posts in the Chasing Waterfalls Series, go here. Prologue: Inspired by the 2021 Hallmark romantic movie Chasing Waterfalls started my own blog, featuring the local waterfalls in the State of Connecticut where I live, and also may be any waterfalls that I might come across in my trips around America and theContinue reading “Chasing Waterfalls: Cave 5 Waterfalls, Ellora Caves, India”

Splendid Structures: Kailash Temple at Ellora Caves, India

For posts on all structures such as temples, churches and building I have come across, go here. Prologue: A series that showcases the large statues, beautiful temples and churches I visit in my travels or I accidentally come across while taking an off-beaten path. And sometimes yes, I would include buildings and palaces too. OneContinue reading “Splendid Structures: Kailash Temple at Ellora Caves, India”

Diaries: Ellora Caves, Verul, Maharashtra, India

To see about all my travel diaries, go here. Prologue: A fun series that documents my travels. We visited Ellora Caves during our Shirdi Pilgrimage Trip, an elaborate multi-religious rock-cut cave complex with inscriptions dating from the period 6th century AD. Of the total 100 caves only 34 are open to public – 17 HinduContinue reading “Diaries: Ellora Caves, Verul, Maharashtra, India”

Imagine-Art: Surroundings of Sri Kanhaiyya Dhaba, Beed, Maharashtra, India

For posts on all Murals, Sculptures and Artwork I have come across, go here. Prologue: I am always amazed at imagination that artists use various colors to bring to life on a wall. And so also what they create with any kind of metal. These are some of those murals, sculptures and any kind ofContinue reading “Imagine-Art: Surroundings of Sri Kanhaiyya Dhaba, Beed, Maharashtra, India”

Splendid Structures: Architecture of Sree Shanidev Temple

For posts on all structures such as temples, churches and building I have come across, go here. Prologue: A series that showcases the large statues, beautiful temples and churches I visit in my travels or I accidentally come across while taking an off-beaten path. And sometimes yes, I would include buildings and palaces too. TheContinue reading “Splendid Structures: Architecture of Sree Shanidev Temple”

Abodes: Architecture of Shirdi Satram

To see what all kinds of abodes I have visited or lived at, go here. Prologue: Here is a fun series showcasing unique or interesting abodes that I have lived or visited during my travels. We stayed at a Satram (= Choultry or Shelter) while we were in Shirdi. And what beautiful interiors and exteriorsContinue reading “Abodes: Architecture of Shirdi Satram”

Diaries: Shirdi and 2 Jyotirlinga Temples, Maharashtra, India

To see about all my travel diaries, go here. Prologue: A fun series that documents my travels. While in India this past winter, we went on a mini pilgrimage tour covering Shirdi and its surrounding areas along with two Jyotirlingam Temples (= Temple of Lord Shiva). We saw Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir; Khandoba Mandir inContinue reading “Diaries: Shirdi and 2 Jyotirlinga Temples, Maharashtra, India”

Wild Paradise: Durian, The King Of Fruits

For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. While in Malaysia we heard a lot about the local delicacy, Durian Fruit, that looks like a large rambutan. We heard that it’s an acquired taste on account of it’s unique flavor and color. I didn’t get to eat the fruit, but sampled chocolatesContinue reading “Wild Paradise: Durian, The King Of Fruits”

Splendid Structures: Istana Negara, Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia

For posts on all structures such as temples, churches and building I have come across, go here. Prologue: A series that showcases the large statues, beautiful temples and churches I visit in my travels or I accidentally come across while taking an off-beaten path. And sometimes yes, I would include buildings and palaces too. ThisContinue reading “Splendid Structures: Istana Negara, Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia”

Splendid Structures: Tugu Negara, Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia

For posts on all structures such as temples, churches and building I have come across, go here. Prologue: A series that showcases the large statues, beautiful temples and churches I visit in my travels or I accidentally come across while taking an off-beaten path. And sometimes yes, I would include buildings and palaces too. TheContinue reading “Splendid Structures: Tugu Negara, Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia”