Chalukyan Heritage - Badami

Badami (Karnataka) served as a capital for the Chalukya empire in the period from 5th century AD to 8th century AD. It was here at Badami the Indian temple architecture developed and flourished. Along with Badami, the Chalukyan built temples at Aihole and Pattadkal.  

First in the series of three posts, following are some photographs of the wonderful temples that Chalukyan kings commissioned. 

Happy Diwali

Wish You a Very Happy & Prosperous Festival of Diwali

Kathakali

Kathakali is one of the oldest dance forms of India having its origins in the present day state of Kerala. A Kathakali performance involves complex hand gestures, precise facial-muscle movements and rigorous footwork. Normally a recital involves a dance drama out of stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. Watching a Kathakali performance with the all the music and superbly dressed up artists makes up a really thrilling experience.