Priyanka's Escapades

The end of October could have felt like anything, really. With the mercury still hovering around the 40 degree Celsius mark I could have sworn that I regretted my decision to explore the prehistoric caves in Bhimbetka , some 45 kilometers from Bhopal. In the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to attend a friend's wedding I had carefully planned to explore these caves among the other things while there. The memory of the previous night's chicken biryani still lingered on the tip of my tongue despite the heavy breakfast we'd devoured that morning. This exploration business was one that made me really hungry. We booked a cab to go there and I spent the ride from Bhopal to Bhimbetka in slumber. I tried to stay awake, but the journey felt like I could have been anywhere in any part of the country. We crossed small towns on the way and nothing of particular interest caught my fancy. Luckily for me, the nap paid off later on the trip. I was gently nudged awake an...

Sound and Light show underway at the Western Temples When people talk about India the first images that have been fed to the people are a hazy reflection of the ancient architecture of the country. Images of temples, forts and castles swim deliriously in promotional ad films and documentaries on television; however, nothing beats the experience of actually visiting these places. The Khajuraho Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India are located about 175 kilometers southeast of Jhansi. They are one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites situated in India that attract a lot of tourists all year round. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. Tourists and researchers alike can be found taking in the essence of that ancient time of royalty as the town itself has not flourished more than a tourist spot. Intricate sculptures adorning the walls of the temples. Khajuraho can be reached by road...