Exploring Kathakali : Origin, History, Elements, and Costumes of India’s Major Traditional Classical Dance Form / Unveiling Kalyana Sougandhikam : A Mesmerizing Kathakali Play by Kalakshetra Foundation Depicting Bhima’s Quest for the Rare Fragrance Flower for His Wife Draupadi (Updated) – captivating blend of elements that showcase the essence of kathakali classicism CasualWalker’s Rating for Kalyana Sougandhikam – Kathakali by Kalakshetra Foundation : 9.9 – Great / Excellent   Kathakali, a classical dance form from Kerala, requires years of dedicated training. Its name combine ..read more

Sri Shenbakeswarar Temple: A 1200-Year-Old Lord Shiva Temple in Natham Parameswara Mangalam, Chengalpattu | Exploring a Unique Temple Where Nandi Faces Opposite direction of Lord Shiva – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Number, Travel Guide (Updated) – shiva temple representing the grand pallava architecture   Sri Shenbakeswarar Swamy Temple is a 1200-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Natham Parameswara Mangalam in Chengalpattu, located around 80 kilometers from Chennai. The presiding deity is called Shenbakeswarar and Goddess is called Sountharyanayagi. History ..read more

Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh : Most Significant Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites with Dhamek Stupa and Chaukhandi Stupa in India – Where Lord Buddha Delivered His First Sermon, Sanctified as Maha Dharm Chakra Parivartan : Visit, Timings, History, Light & Sound Show, Contact Information, Travel Guide (Update) – excavated archaeological site of sarnath   Sarnath, situated approximately 10 km from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, stands as one of the four revered sites deeply intertwined with the life of Lord Buddha. It exudes a profound influence of Buddhism, being the sacred ground where Buddh ..read more

Best And Famous Shiva Temple In India – Mylai Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore Panguni Peruvizha Festival  – Best And Famous Lord Shiva Temple In India / Mylapore Kapaleeswar Temple Panguni Festival 2024 Schedule – Visit, Travel Guide (Updated) – lord shiva temple panguni peruvizha festival photo coverage Recently visited Mylai Kapaleeshwarar Temple / Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple Panguni Peruvizha chariot festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai. The most important festival observed in this temple is the Panguni Peruvizha celebrated for nine days. During the fe ..read more

Thiruvaleeswarar Shiva Temple – A 1000-year Lord Shiva Temple in Nerumbur, Chengalpattu / Temple Where Lord Shiva was worshipped by Lord Chandran & Lord Suryan – Visit, Temple Timings, History, Contact Number, Travel Guide (Updated) – shiva temple representing the grand chola and vijayanagara architecture   Thiruvaleeswarar Temple located in Nerumbur Village, 15 KM from Kalpakkam and 28 KM from Chengalpattu, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated. The primary deity is Lord Thiruvaleeshwarar, accompanied by the Goddess Thirupurasundari. The Thiruvaleeswarar Siva Temple features a thr ..read more

THE MOVING ARC : Artistic Encounters in India (1940 onwards) – A Modern & contemporary Artworks Exhibition by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) & Madras Art Weekend in Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai – Bringing Vignettes from the KNMA Collection to Chennai for the First Time – an exhibition featuring 150 contemporary artists  CasualWalker’s Rating for THE MOVING ARC: Artistic Encounters in India by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA): 9.8 – Great / Excellent     To mark the celebration of Madras Art Weekend, the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art has unveiled its exhibition i ..read more

Nangiarkoothu / Nangiar Koothu : A 1500-Year Old Traditional Solo Sanskrit Dance & Theatre Art Form from Kerala – History, Types, and the Epic Tale of Poothana Moksham from Life of Lord Krishna, A Spectacular Nangiar Koothu Performance (Updated) – dance form with a mesmerizing blend of hand gestures, facial expressions, & body movements CasualWalker’s Rating for Poothana Moksham – Nangiarkoothu by Sri Jayalakshmi : 9.9 – Great / Excellent   Nangiarkoothu / Nangiar Koothu, also known as Nangiaramma Koothu, is a distinguished Sanskrit dance-theatre form from Kerala with a ..read more

Ancient Jain Caves Sculptures, Jain Temple, Beds in Onampakkam, Chengalpattu / Kurathi Malai or Samanar Malai – Exploring the 8th-century Jain Hill Temple for Jain Tirthankaras – Parshwanath, Adhinata, Mahavira – Address, Visit, Travel Guide – uncovering the profound beauty of jain sacred sculptures   Onampakkam, a small village in Maduranthakam taluk in Chengalpattu district lies an ancient hillock, known as “Kurathi Malai” or “Samanar Malai,” showcasing 8th-century Jain sculptures – the temples for Jain Tirthankaras – Parshwanath, Adinath, Mahavira. The historical significance of Onamp ..read more

Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple / Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple, Swamimalai in Kumbakonam – Where Lord Murugan preached Pranava Mantra – the Om Mantra to Lord Shiva & the Fourth Arupadai Veedu – the Six Abodes of Lord Murugan – Visit, History, Temple Timings, Contact Number, Travel Guide (Updated) – famous chola kingdom’s hilltop murugan temple   Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple / Arulmiku Swaminathaswamy Temple is the fourth of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan. It is a famous place for preaching the Pranava mantra – the Om to Lord Shiva. That is why we call Lor ..read more

BAPASI 47th Chennai Book Fair 2024 – South India’s Largest Book Exhibition (Updated) – south india’s largest book fair by booksellers & publishers association  CasualWalker’s Rating for BAPASI – 47th Chennai Book Fair 2024: 9.0 – Great / Excellent     The 47th Chennai Book Fair 2024, was organized by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI). From January 3 to January 21 the YMCA grounds in Nandanam transformed into a haven for book enthusiasts, marking a tradition that has graced the first week of January since 1977, coinciding with the ..read more