Posts by Indrani Ghose

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,...

Visit to Wat Na Phra Men in Historic City of Ayutthaya, Thailand

Visit to Wat Na Phra Meru in Historic City of Ayutthaya, Thailand, history, photo essay, huge green sandstone statue of Buddha

Reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam Ayutthaya

Reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam Ayutthaya

Reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam Ayutthaya has simple, graceful huge image of Buddha and is known as Phra Bhuddhasaiyart.

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Reclining Buddha photo

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Ayutthaya Historical Park

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon has the largest Chedi in whole of Ayutthaya historical park. Several idols of Buddha line the path around the chedi.

Amusing Tuk Tuk Experience in Bangkok Thailand

Just like any other ‘new tourist’ in Bangkok I was eager to experience the rides in the famous Tuk Tuks...

Invoking Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali in North India

It is Diwali time and I want to share the picture of Goddess Lakshmi I took some time back. I...