Postcards From Coimbatore #2
The second tranche of Postcards from our stay in Coimbatore, a city that I am beginning to like very much !! But Delhi NCR is home and my favorite forever :):)
Om Shanti Gayatri Aunty 😔
Can’t come to terms with the sudden passing of our beloved Gayatri Aunty. The 25 years in Delhi would not have been possible without her and Uncle’s support. Om Shanti 🙏🏿
The Humble Banana
South India has amazing varieties of the humble banana. Sharing details of a few types that we found at the Uzhavar Sandhai in Coimbatore.
Odisha Sarees – Khandua Cotton
This post is about two stunningly beautiful Khandua Cotton sarees – a Rath Yatra Saree and a Konark Chakra Saree. #OdishaSarees
Friends’ Day Out
Yesterday we spent the day with our dear friends Usha and Rangaraj ! What an absolute fun day it was. A few glimpses 🙂
Chennimalai Subramania Swamy Temple & Sivalaya Chola
We visited the Chennimalai Subramania Swamy Temple on Nov 24th. It’s a beautiful, serene 3000 year old temple on a small hill, near Erode.
An Amrit called Neera !
The humble Palm nectar is truly an elixir called Neera !! The pale colour liquid tastes divine. It’s chilled to avoid fermentation that will convert it to Toddy :).
Postcards from Coimbatore #1
We have spent a few days in the beautiful city of Coimbatore and are liking it more each day ! Temples, greenery and really nice people.
Kakanmath Temple – A Forgotten Mystery
Kakanmath Temple is a 11th century Shiva temple built by the Kachchhapaghata ruler Kritiraj, named after his wife Kakanavati probably. Today its in ruins … and almost forgotten.
Pranpur Village, Chanderi
Pranpur Village, Chanderi is a weaving village with every house having a loom ! We visited on Nov 9th and ofcourse I bought a few sarees.