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Mad about Mahabalipuram

Visiting Mahabalipuram is like entering a time warp. It’s like hopping into a time machine and going back to the glorious regime of the 17th century Pallava rulers. A place where art and culture thrived. An oasis where sculptors had the freedom to be. An era when art was venerated. An Utopia where time stood …

May 13, 2008 – 3:34 pm | By asterix786 | Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Pondicherry calling

The united colours of Pondicherry. Where foreigners and Indians live in harmony. Where French architecture is as appealing as Indian. Where nothing appears to stress a tourist, the least being the weather. Even if it rains without warning, you don’t mind because of the humidity and the beach next door. It’s a place where you …

May 11, 2008 – 3:34 pm | By asterix786 | Posted in Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)