Stories from the Road and beyond...

A guide to visiting the Nava Narasimha temples in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

This post is a virtual tour of Alandi and Dehu Road, associated with the saints Dnyaneshwar (Jnaneshwar) and Tukaram.

When we think of terracotta temples, we think of Bishnupur in West Bengal. Never did I imagine that I would visit terracotta temples in Jharkhand, on my very first visit to the state! Jharkhand, as a state is just around 25 years old. The state was carved out of Bihar in the year 2000. The name ‘Jharkhand’ means ‘land of the forests’, and forests and tribals are what we associate most with this state. While the idea of exploring the forests of Jharkhand sounds interesting,

The Archaeogical gallery of the Odisha State museum has some beautiful sculptures. This post is about my favourite sculptures from this museum.

The Jagannath Temple at Puri, one of India's revered Char Dham pilgrimage sites, is far more than a destination—it is an experience. Through two visits spanning eight years, the author reflects on darshan, temple traditions, monsoon-soaked memories, and the profound realization of Lord Jagannath's beauty, discovered not within the crowded shrine itself but in the serene Jagannath Gallery of Odisha's Kalabhoomi Museum. A heartfelt account of faith, architecture, devotion, and

A quiet gem on the outskirts of Varanasi, the Kardameshwar Temple offers a rare glimpse into ancient Hindu architecture that has largely faded from Kashi’s landscape. Set beside the serene Kardama Kund and adorned with evocative sculptures of Shiva, Vishnu, and other deities, the temple stands as a timeless reminder of the city’s artistic and spiritual heritage.