Rameshwaram, at the edge of the subcontinent, is many things to many people but wherever you go, legends of Lord Rama prevail More »In Lord Rama’s footsteps
By some estimates Tamil Nadu has about 33,000 ancient temples, many of them over 600 to 800 years old. A majority of the great temples are dedicated to … More »Great Temples of Tamil Nadu
Everything about Thanjavur is larger than life. After all, the city of the thousand-year-old Big Temple is the cultural capital of India. More »Thanjavur Palace: Basking in the Glory of Centuries
Thanjavur, 342 km from Chennai and 56 km from Tiruchirapalli, is very much where Tamil Nadu's cultural heart beats. And not for nothing is its monumental … More »The Timeless Temples of Thanjavur
That palaces are purely symbols, reminding one of erstwhile glory that has crumbled over the passage of time, is apparent when you visit the 17th century … More »Ramnad Palace: Forgotten by all but time
To us in India the Ramayana may be charged with political overtones but to other cultures in Southeast Asia where the epic is equally influential, it takes on the shape of interesting pageantry More »Tracing the Ramayana in Southeast Asia
A throwback to Bangalore's past glory with all its modern amenities is Villa Pottipati, Neemrana Hotels' heritage un-hotel in Malleswaram, Bangalore. Photos: Azhar Mohamed Ali. More »Breathing Heritage at Villa Pottipati
Journeying through the village of Veerapura, Rohan Menzies discovers a mysterious connection between the people of the village and the birds that visit once a year. Is it myth, superstition, or something much deeper? More »The Painted Storks of Veerapura
LONDON (Reuters) - Few things celebrate the end of winter like a great drive and enjoying the beach. Whether you can put the top down or not, members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist (www.virtualtourist.com) are sure you'll enjoy any of our … More »Travel Picks: Top 10 coastal drives around the world
That palaces are purely symbols, reminding one of erstwhile glory that has crumbled over the passage of time, is apparent when you visit the 17th century Ramnad Palace More »Ramnad Palace: Forgotten by all but time
Gay tourism might be in its inchoate stages but operators across cities have a sodality in their purpose and vision, says Thommen Jose Continue reading → More »
Even if one is not religious minded, the Kumbh Mela is a spectacle worth the experience, writes Prasanna. Continue reading → More »
Though the 15-day bacchanal ends with the Lent period before Easter, celebrations never end here and the warmth of the fiesta lingers even after the costumes and masks have been packed away. Continue reading → More »
Turkey is not only about Istanbul. The ancient region of Cappadocia -- land of beautiful horses -- is a spectacular gift of the forces of nature, says Shabana Shaikh Continue reading → More »
The river Macchu flows silently. But sometimes, she speaks. And when she does, her voice can be heard across time. A unique love story from deep inside India's heart. Continue reading → More »
God’s Own Garden is not in Kerala; it is in this remote village in Meghalaya where modern buzzwords like sustainability and eco-friendliness have been daily habits for centuries, says Kalpana Sunder Continue reading → More »
