Posts by Indrani Ghose

ardhanarishwara in Brihadeeshwara temple

Ardhanarishvara: Meaning, Symbolism and Interpretations

Ardhanareeswara – God who is half man half woman! Even as a young girl, I couldn’t help but feel intrigued...

Brihadeeswarar Temple sunset

Missing Brihadeeswarar Temple Shadow, Thanjavur

Strange facts of Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur Tamil Nadu. All about architectural wonders, secrets, mysteries of BIG temple of Lord Shiva.

Krishna Cave Temple Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu

Was Krishna Mandapam Mahabalipuram a Classroom?

If Krishna Mandapam Mahabalipuram was some classroom, message would be: story of Krishna saving villagers from fury of Rain God Indra.

Salted and Dried Fish at Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu

Continued from Fishermen at Karaikal, Tamil Nadu. So? What happens to the fish that aren’t sold? We continued our journey...

Fishermen at Karaikal, Tamil Nadu

Fishing is a major industry in the coastal areas of India. From livelihood perspective, trading in fish, both fresh and...

Wat Ratchaburana Ayutthaya Thailand

Exploring Wat Ratchaburana in Ayutthaya

As my day of exploring Ayutthaya Historical Park was coming to a close, I couldn’t help but feel a tinge...

Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit Ayutthaya

Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit Ayutthaya Thailand

Wihan phra mongkhon bophit Ayutthaya has interesting story about how the huge Buddha image inside was taken care by the rulers of the land.

Three Chedis of Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Wat Phra Si Sanphet: A Must-See Attraction in Ayutthaya

Visit to Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The 3 stupas are iconic symbols of the historic site.

Buddha Head Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya

Mystery of Buddha Head in Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya

Mystery of Buddha Head embraced by roots of a banyan tree in Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya. Years of neglect may have caused roots to grow over it

Ghost-crab-karaikal-beach

Chasing Ghost Crabs at night in Karaikal Beach, Tamil Nadu

Ghost crabs, true to their name, are fascinating creatures that are most active at night along sandy beaches. Last weekend,...