Friday, September 30, 2011

The Powerful Nandi (Bull)!


You have to ask his permission to enter the temple, before you can see Lord Shiva and Parvati!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Dhvaja Stambham

Dhvaja, meaning flag or banner, comprises of one of the " eight auspicious symbols" - Ashtamangala in all Hindu temples!

Friday, September 23, 2011

Fruit of the Gods!


...Jambul, also known as Naaval Pazham - According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama subsisted on this fruit during his exile of 14 years in the forest!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

550d - Traditional Indian Treasure - Neli!


I looked for the design forever online but to no avail! I could not find a single image online! I have always loved the unique shape of this ring and wanted to give the design to the jeweller. Henceforth...for anyone else looking for it...


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Brimming with Love!

...On the Pont des Arts bridge near the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris!

...Lovers from all over the world, aware of the bridge’s romancing traditions, have padlocked engraved metal souvenirs of their mutual enchantment, on the Pont des Arts railings before hurling the key into the Seine!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Credits to the Husband!

...Multi-hued sunrise over the Seine!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

I can never have enough of this temple...

...the lovely sculptures of Periya Kovil, Thanjavur!