Thao Maha Phrom Shrine popularly known as Erawan Shrine is dedicated to the 4-headed Hindu god Brahma. Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) and Shiva (the Destroyer) form the trinity in the Hindu mythology. Compared to the umpteen places of … Continue reading Praying at Erawan Shrine, Bangkok: Hindu shrine of Lord Brahma
The ancient city of Anuradhapura is a UNESCO world heritage site and has several magnificent monuments which includes some of the tallest structures of ancient world: Jetavanaramaya Dagoba, Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba and Abhayagiri Dagoba. The first 2 are close to each … Continue reading Tallest Stupa in ancient world: Jethawanaramaya Dagoba | Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
National Museum of Cambodia, rich in Khemer architecture almost seems like an extension of the Royal Palace. This museum contains prolific collection of Khemer artifacts which are made of bronze, ceramics, wood and stone. The art history of Cambodia is divided … Continue reading National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace (Khemer name: Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol) is one of the top attractions in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. Half of the visitors were photographers while the rest were fabulously photogenic 😉 Most of them were … Continue reading In pictures: Candids from Royal Palace, Phnom Penh | Cambodia, Southeast Asia
