Cholas, Chalukyas & Pallavas : Imprints on the Architecture
From the Southern shores of India and Deccan to far off lands of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, these Kings have left their indelible imprints wherever they went. Kings were mighty, owned everything within their kingdoms and always possessed a desire to propel their territories. However, they also knew well enough that in order to …
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Collage Angkor
All temples at Angkor make an exquisite collage. Variedness in the designs, architecture, sculpting and the very thought behind each Temple make them worthy of research & study. The present state, though not very scenic, but makes one believe into the grandness of their distant past, their faith & beliefs, their capabilities in performance of …
Inexorable Linkages
Everything in the universe is inexorably linked to the other. Apply tiny bit of force on anyone, the entire weave & waft of the fabric gets affected. Be it international relations, study of science or engineering or familial relationships back home, there always are linkages that need be nurtured, not strained. In my view, everything …
Blind Doors and open Windows : The Architectural Masterpieces
Most striking openings I found were at the Echo Room.
Khmers: Just Who They Were?
Distant memory, though, still serves me well enough. Mother used to tell us at bedtime of a land in the distant East, where Indian princes used to visit but they never returned. Through black magic or some such abilities that those princesses possessed, they would keep those visitors in tiny boxes for their pleasure; a …