The metallic arms of the chandelier acting as radii for the painted circle of prayers on the ceiling of Shechen Monastery with the lines bisecting the … Continue reading Chandelier and Buddhist prayers|Bodh Gaya, India
Bodh Gaya, the place where Gautama became Buddha, The Awakened One. Continue reading Bodh Gaya | Bihar, India
Wishing you all a very happy new year. May all your 2018 trips be safe and filled lots of fun and adventure 🙂 The Daily Post … Continue reading Photo: Ellora Caves | Maharashtra, India
Located at close quarters of Mahaweli Ganga, Sri Lanka’s longest river which flows towards the natural harbor at Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa had been an important settlement long before it became the capital of second Sinhalese Kingdom. During the reign of Raja Raja … Continue reading Travel guide: An ancient agrarian powerhouse – Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Ladakh was hidden away from outside world until around last decade. Since then it is witnessing a tremendous influx of tourists both Indian and foreign. It … Continue reading People of Ladakh: Snapshots from the Land of High Passes
The Buddha in tree roots at Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya, which has attained a celebrity status, is one of the most photographed spot in Thailand. Hindus believe God is present in each and every object; even in the tiniest particle. … Continue reading Iconic Buddha head in a tree | Ayutthaya, Thailand
Sri Dalada Maligawa which enshrines Buddha’s tooth relic is the most revered temple in Sri Lanka. The air was cool yet it was dense with incense … Continue reading The air was dense with smoke and prayers at Temple of the Tooth | Kandy, Sri Lanka
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
Part 1: Manuscripts at Aluvihara – regaining lost knowledge Aluvihara holds an important position in the history of Sri Lanka. The series of caves temples and Dagoba was built during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa in 3rd century BC. Aluvihara cave … Continue reading Aluvihara Cave Temples | Matale, Sri Lanka
