A look at some interesting Shiva statues and temples across India. R Srinivasan Recently Hindus across India celebrated Mahashivratri (See box for significance). Of all the gods in the Hindu pantheon, ‘Shiva, the destroyer’, is considered to be one of the most impressive. Let us begin with some famous sitting Shiva statues and then take a glance at some interesting Shiva … [Read more...]

A peek at some activities in this state for tourists, apart from sightings of one-horned rhinos... R Srinivasan The word ‘Assam’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Asom’ meaning ‘peerless’. The state is home to over 180 species of mammals, but for most wildlife lovers it would throw up images of ‘rhino country’ since it is home to the rare Indian one-horned rhinoceros. … [Read more...]

A peek at some of India’s most picturesque waterfalls. R Srinivasan The allure of waterfalls across the world is because they are all exquisite, represent nature at its best and appeal to all ages as they seem to cascade down to earth from heaven. Let’s take a look at waterfalls from the serene soothing ones to the torrential rapid ones in Chhattisgarh, Kerala and … [Read more...]

Home to wildlife with about 500 sanctuaries and 80 national parks, India is a nature lover’s paradise. R Srinivasan Walking through tall dewlapped elephant grass in the early morning, riding a Jeep as it makes its way through golden hued dense vegetation or perched on the swaying back of an elephant - these are all merely the means to achieve an adrenaline rush of seeing … [Read more...]

R Srinivasan The route itself to one of the most popular tourist destinations and breathtakingly beautiful hill stations in India, Munnar in Idukki district of God’s own country, is scenic with cool winding uphill mountain passes and waterfalls along the road in some places. On reaching Munnar, the visitor is greeted with lushgreen mist covered and seemingly unending tea … [Read more...]