BADAMI CAVES, PATTADAKAL AND AIHOLE GROUP OF MONUMENTS

After Hampi, another masterpiece of architecture we visited is Badami caves. When we reached the caves, as I looked up at them, the only thing I could utter was 'wow'. The distance from Hampi to Badami is 140 km which takes around 3hr 30min to reach. The journey is accompanied by small villages, local people … Continue reading BADAMI CAVES, PATTADAKAL AND AIHOLE GROUP OF MONUMENTS →

CELEBRATION OF BALIPRATIPADA

The mythology tale involves Baliraja, an asura king who came to power after defeating gods and took over all three worlds. Yet he was a good ruler and devotee of Lord Vishnu. Bali's close associates weren't like him; they would constantly conspire against gods. Instead of a war, Vishnu wanted tactical means to handle the … Continue reading CELEBRATION OF BALIPRATIPADA →