Aranmula kannadi (Aranmula mirror)

Kumar Rajan History, Kerala, Tradition 0

Aranmula kannadi (Aranmula mirror) is a  handmade metal-alloy mirror in Aranmula, a little village in the pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. Aranmula is  100 km around from Trivandrum, and reachable by road This is very famous in Kerala, and it represents the rich cultural and metallurgical heritage of the state This is made traditionally by a few Read More…

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

Kumar Rajan Bangalore, History, Hyder Ali, Tamil Nadu, Tippu Sultan 0

This was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tippu Sultan.  Construction of this palace was started by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan This was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies, and stands out as an example of Indo-Islamic architecture in South India This is very close to  K Read More…

Pillayarpatti Karpaka Vinayakar Temple

Kumar Rajan History, Pandya, Tamil Nadu, Temple 0

This ancient rock cut temple, located in  Sivaganga district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, was built by built by early Pandya Kings. Main deity is Karpaga Vinayagar, that is Lord Ganesha. He is called Karpaga Vinayagar as  he gives what his devotees desires like  Karpagam tree Nearest airports are Trichy and Madurai. This place is around 90 Read More…

Lodi Gardens

Lodi Gardens is a  park spread over 90 acres at the heart of the city in Delhi. It is located in Lodi Road between Khan Market and Safdarjung Tomb. This park has tombs of Sikandar Lodi and others in Lodi Dynasty in Delhi Sultanate.  Tomb of Sikandar Lodi was created by his son Ibrahim Lodi. Read More…

Aranmula kannadi (Aranmula mirror)

Aranmula kannadi (Aranmula mirror) is a  handmade metal-alloy mirror in Aranmula, a little village in the pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. Aranmula is  100 km around from Trivandrum, and reachable by road This is very famous in Kerala, and it represents the rich cultural and metallurgical heritage of the state This is made traditionally by a few Read More…

Velankanni Marian shrine

This is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite Basilica  dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health. A simple chapel was initially built by some Portuguese sailors who washed ashore safely in 17th century.  Being one of the most frequented pilgrimage centres in India, this is also known as “the Lourdes of the East” This place is around Read More…

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

This was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tippu Sultan.  Construction of this palace was started by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan This was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies, and stands out as an example of Indo-Islamic architecture in South India This is very close to  K Read More…

Pillayarpatti Karpaka Vinayakar Temple

This ancient rock cut temple, located in  Sivaganga district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, was built by built by early Pandya Kings. Main deity is Karpaga Vinayagar, that is Lord Ganesha. He is called Karpaga Vinayagar as  he gives what his devotees desires like  Karpagam tree Nearest airports are Trichy and Madurai. This place is around 90 Read More…