U A Satish

11/02/2026

Yumthang is a beautiful valley in North Sikkim. It is 26 km from the hill station of Lachung which implies the Small Pass. The road trip takes you from Lachung at an elevation of 8,610 ft to Yumthang at 11,693 ft.

Yumthang Valley is in North Sikkim. It is 26 km from the hill station of Lachung which means the Small Pass.

10/02/2026

Rumtek Monastery or Dharma Chakra Centre is the largest monastery in Sikkim and is the home to a community of Budhist monks. It is on top of a beautiful green hill which faces the city of Gangtok.
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09/02/2026

Temples most people find seats of tranquility, whatever may be the reason for visiting them. I have put together here a selection of photos from my visits to temples in India.

“Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God,
First fill your own house with the Fragrance of love…”, Rabindranath Tagore had written.

Temples most people find seats of tranquility, whatever may be the reason for visiting them. I have put together here a few photos of temples

07/02/2026

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Little India Singapore in some ways resembles T Nagar in Chennai. Serangoon Road is the main street. It is lined with jewelleries, temples

06/02/2026

There are a number of Kavus (shrines) in Nileshwaram. The most famous among them is Sree Mannanpurathu Bhagavathi Temple. It is located in the heart of Nileshwaram town.

There are many Kavus (shrines) in Nileshwaram. The most important among them is Sree Mannanpurathu Bhagavathi Temple. Non-Brahmins do poojas.

04/02/2026

Sree Chovva Maha Shiva Temple is one of the major temples in Kerala. Lord Shiva is the principal deity. The temple is 4.8 km (15 min) from Kannur city centre.

Chovva Maha Shiva Temple is one of the major temples in Kerala. Lord Shiva is the principl deity. The temple is 4.8 km (15 min) from Kannur .

03/02/2026

Madayi Kavu is the most celebrated of the Bhadrakali temples in North Malabar. Historians believe that the temple is more than a thousand years old.

Madayi Kavu is the most renowned of Bhadrakali temples in North Malabar. Historians believe that the temple is more than a thousand years old.

02/02/2026

Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Portuguese, Arab, Jewish, Dutch, French and English influences have helped mould the city. It is a major port and home to Vembanad Lake.

Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Portuguese, Dutch Jewish and English influences have helped mould the city. It is also a major port.

01/02/2026

Batu Caves attracts travellers from all over the world. The Murugan Temple is within the caves and a prime draw for all Hindu Tamils. Visitors must walk up 272 steps to reach the temple.

Batu Caves attracts travellers from all over the world. A Murugan Temple within the caves is a prime draw for all Hindu Tamils.

31/01/2026

Merdeka Square KL is in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. Historic buildings encircle it. It was here that the Malaysian flag was raised first, replacing the Union flag, on 31 August 1957. Since then, Merdeka Square has been the venue for the annual Independence Day Parade.

Merdeka Square KL is in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur. Historic buildings encircle it. The Malaysian flag was raised here first.

30/01/2026

Kannur lighthouse is painted in red and white colours which look fabulous. It is located right by the sea, about 1,400 m from the Sree Narayana Park in Kannur. Adjacent to the lighthouse are the Sea View Park and PWD Rest House.
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Kannur lighthouse is painted in red and white colours which look great. It is located right by the sea. Adjacent to it is the Sea View Park.

28/01/2026

Flower Dome Singapore is home to a collection of plants from Mediterranean regions around the world. It highlights lavender fields, olive groves and giant baobab trees.

Flower Dome Singapore is home to a collection of plants from Mediterranean regions in the world. It is the largest greenhouse in the world.