Mahabalipuram
21-23 February 2009 The long weekend was meant for the family trip. It was quite a time since we went to the coastal side. So, we decided to hit the coast. The next question we had was whether to head … Continued
Hulikere Kalyani
15th November 2008 Sun had already set when we reached Hulikere. Since it would not take much time to see the place, we decided to make a quick visit before it is completely dark. The tar road naturally turned into … Continued
Doddagadavalli
15th November 2008 As my car moved from the smooth road of Hassan-Belur to pot hole ridden tracks, my wife was not very happy. It was hard for her to believe that there can be a great Temple in that … Continued
Stone Temple, Kalasi
3rd October 2008 Kalasi is a village situated 8 kms from Sagar in Shimoga district of Karnataka. I have been visiting my uncle’s home in Kalasi since childhood. Always wondered how come a Temple in that village was similar … Continued
Keladi Temples
3rd October 2008 Keladi is a village 7 km from Sagar in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Keladi was the capital of Keladi Nayakas, who ruled the areas around Shimoga for nearly two and a half centuries. Choudappa Nayaka, who … Continued
Aghoreshwara Temple, Ikkeri
3rd October 2008 Ikkeri is a village situated 3 km from Sagar in the Shimoga district. The importance of Ikkeri is the Aghoreshwara (Shiva) Temple in the centre of the village. It was built by Keladi Nayakas. Incidentally, Ikkeri was … Continued