India
Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Thanjavur (Tanjore), on the bank of the Kāverī 400 km south of Chennai, is a land of Chola temples. The…
Mahabalipuram
India
Visiting the Theosophical Society in Chennai
The world headquarters of the Theosophical Society, at Adyar, encourages the comparative study of religions, philosophy and science. It nestles…
India
The Folk Dances of India
Beyond the classical dances linked to Śiva Naṭarāja, India teems with village, popular and sacred dances. There are said to…
India
Visa Application for India
For your Ashtanga Yoga seminar in India, a visa is compulsory. The simplest is the e-Visa (tourist or business). Here…
India
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary nestles in a quiet little village, 60 km south of Mahābalipuram. More than 40,000 birds can…
India
Pongal, the Harvest Festival
Pongal, the festival of the rice harvest and of thanksgiving: four of the most colourful days in South India, around…
India
Pondicherry, a Little Bit of France in India
On the Coromandel coast, Pondicherry — “Pondy” — has a unique atmosphere and charm, very different from the rest of…
India
Visiting Auroville, the City of Dawn
Auroville, “the City of Dawn”, is for “The Mother” the place of a universal community life — “where men and…
India
Visiting the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry
In Pondicherry’s old French quarter, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a haven of meditation. Set on Marine Street in a…
India
Ayurvedic Massage at Mahābalipuram
After an Ashtanga Yoga class, treat yourself to an Ayurvedic massage. Find peace of body and soul through the age-old…