Introduction to Bangalore Palace

The Bangalore Palace belonging to the Wodeyar Kings of Mysore is a majestic structure built in Tudor Style. The Palace has fortified towers, battlements and turrets. Interiors look regal with elegant wood carvings, floral motifs, and relief paintings. With furniture in Edwardian and Victorian themes, the Bangalore Palace has a striking resemblance to the Windsor Castle of England. The audio tour provides a rich detail of the life and times of the Wodeyar Kings and their relationship with the British Empire.

The Churches of Goa are generally all great specimens of Portuguese Baroque style of architecture. Many of these churches are a landmark in the history of Christianity. The churches of Old Goa remind us of a bygone era when it rivaled the magnificence of Rome. In fact Goa was known as the Pearl of the Orient in the 16th and 17th  centuries.

Introducing Angkor Thom

The Khmer Emperors of modern day Cambodia had built many cities each more remarkable than the other. Angkor Thom was the last city built by the Khmer Rulers before their decline. Angkor Thom also is the most enduring city ever built by the Khmers. Built in the 12th century by Jayavarman VII, Angkor Thom houses magnificent temples like Bayon, Baphuon, and Phimeanakas. Angkor Thom is so fantastic that some believe its only competition is from Atlantis, the lost world of Plato!

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Introducing Angkor Wat, Khmer Temple

Angkor Wat is the world’s largest Temple and the best preserved specimen of Khmer Architecture. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Angkor Wat is more than a Temple and a World Heritage Site. Angkor Wat today stands for Cambodia and is in fact featured in its national flag. It is popularly believed that Angkor Wat is a miniature replica of the Universe in Stone. One of the true wonders of this World, Angkor Wat is a must visit during one’s lifetime.

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Lepakshi Temple

Introduction to Lepakshi Temple

Lepakshi is a treasure trove of Temples, Paintings and other cultural works of the famed Vijayanagara Empire. Located at about 120 Kms north of Bangalore, Lepakshi is renowned for 3 shrines of Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra. The Veerabhadra  temple which is built on a low hill called Kurma Sailam due to its tortoise shape, is a great exhibition of the architecture of Vijaynagara Empire. In fact Lepakshi has been cited in 'Skandapurana', the ancient India script, as one of the hundred and eight important 'Shaiva Kshetras' or Shrines of Lord Shiva.  To me Lepakshi was a delightful synthesis of architecture, sculpture and painting.

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