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How Chennai has got its name? Zamindar of Sri Kalahasti Sri Venkatadri Nayaka has donated a strip of land to East India Company in 1639. His father’s name is Damerla Chennappa Naika, who worked as Commander-in-Chief during Vijayagara rule. The place was named after him as Chennapatnam. British has built St Fort George in 1640. It slowly became a port. Became capital to Tamil Nadu Changed its name as Chennai in 1996 to honor its roots. What is your fondest memory with Chennai? #visakha_kadhalu #history #madras #chennaihistory 2025-08-22 18:41:30 How Chennai has got its.. 2,145 +617% 51 +881%
Perfume, mist and Deo : What’s the difference? Perfumes: stays all day long. High concentration. Can be used on wrists, neck and clothes. Mist: fragrant, can be used on body Deodorant: deos are used for armpits to remove body odour. #visakha_kadhalu #perfumes #perfumehistory #culture 2025-08-21 13:20:15 Perfume, mist and Deo :.. 24 -92% 0 -100%
World Photography Day is observed on 19th August every year. On this day in 1839, the French government officially announced the invention of the Daguerreotype process—the world’s first publicly available photographic technique, created by Louis Daguerre. This moment marked the beginning of photography as an art and science that could be shared with everyone, not just scientists or inventors. Since then, photography has grown from glass plates and black-and-white frames to digital cameras and smartphones—becoming the universal language of memory, emotion, and storytelling. World Photography Day is not just about the camera or technique, but about the power of a photograph to capture time, preserve history, and evoke emotions. From portraits of freedom fighters to family albums to everyday sunsets on Vizag’s beaches—every frame carries a piece of our story. 1850s: The British East India Company used photography to document monuments, landscapes, and people. Studios opened in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras. • 1860s: Indian royalty began embracing photography — many Maharajas even became photographers themselves. Raja Deen Dayal (1844–1905), often called the “father of Indian photography,” gained fame for his portraits and architectural studies. • 1900s: Photography evolved into a storytelling medium — capturing freedom movements, cultural life, and everyday India. • Post-independence: Indian photojournalists and artists used photography to narrate the country’s transformation — from struggle to growth. 2025-08-19 14:21:14 .. 195 -35% 7 +35%
First Indian Independence Day ! Video courtesy: britishpathearchive #independenceday 2025-08-15 08:10:00 First Indian Independence.. 111 -63% 0 -100%
Bandhini: originated from the word bandhan which means to tie. Bandhani textiles can be seen from 6th century BC in Ajanta Paintings. Originally made by Khatri Community in Gujarat, this technique is famous in Gujarat and Rajasthan. In Harshacharita written by Bhanabhatta also Bandhani textiles were mentioned. #bandhani #textilejourney #vintagetextiles 2025-08-12 12:44:21 Bandhini: originated from.. 56 -81% 2 -62%
We salute all the weavers and weaves of this ancient land for the beauty, elegance and comfort they provide to us. August 7 is celebrated as National Handloom’s Day. Know your weave. Name your favourite weave. #visakha_kadhalu #nationalhandloomday #weavesofindia 2025-08-07 16:02:37 We salute all the weave.. 23 -92% 2 -62%
Perfumes: How ancient? As we walked past the Princess Street, Fort Cochi, a voice stopped us, you don’t get this again if you cross my shop. These sentences from a young boy stopped us. Though, we are aware that’s a marketing technique to woo us, our natural inclination towards perfumes made us step into the shop. The boy started made us feel various fragrances and at one point we were like, enough! He claims them as natural fragrances without a tinge of alcohol. Have been using them for the past one week. If you are in fort Cochi, this shop is exactly opposite to Hotel Forte Cochi. Are you aware that to neutralise those senses, coffee beans are used. Finally, we picked up few and walked away. He claims that the shop is there in the business since 1950’s. imran_perfumes_kochi #visakha_kadhalu #perfumeshistory #fortcochin 2025-07-29 14:38:11 Perfumes: How ancie.. 13 -96% 0 -100%
Gangaikonda Cholapuram: How this place has got its name? Gangaikonda Cholapuram, located in Araivalur district, Tamilanadu served as capital for Raja Raja Chola I for almost 250 years. He built gangaikonda temple after his victory over Ganges plains. He has asked the defeated kingdoms to pour Ganga water in the well of temple and hence the name. Later, the place was invaded by Pandyans, muslim sultanate. Except this temple, most of the temples were destroyed. This is one of the living temple of Cholas. Vijayanagara Kings have taken control after defeating Muslim rulers. PM Modi has offered his prayers ib Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and released a commemorative coin. Video courtesy: tamilnadutourism #visakha_kadhalu#gangaikondacholapuram #rajarajachola #history&heritage #pmmodi #tamilnadu 2025-07-28 11:21:00 Gangaikonda Cholapuram: H.. 130 -57% 0 -100%
Jaipur is listed as top 5 cities in the world for travel by travel and leisure survey 2025. Jaipur has the distinction of having 3 unesco recognized heritage sites. Incredible India! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C90E22WyijO/?igsh=N3N1a2V6ZTJ2NDY= #visakha_kadhalu #Jaipur #travel&leisure #pinkcity #history&architecturr #rajasthan 2025-07-27 13:48:30 Jaipur is listed as top 5.. 141 -53% 2 -62%
The early super market in India is not in any of the metros but in a Southern city of Malabar coast in Cochin, Kerala. Listen to the story! #visakha_kadhalu #spiceswithstories #history&heritage #fortecochi #kerala 2025-07-24 21:37:43 The early super market in.. 146 -51% 3 -42%
World’s first solar airport is based in Kerala, Cochin, India. Spread across 45 acres 46,000 solar panels exist here. Generates 48000 units of electricity everyday. Aim is to reduce carbon footprint. Airports exterior is made up of wooden panels in Kerala architecture. Airport has received international recognition as well as UN champions of the Earth award. Is it not time to upgrade our offices and homes to solar? # #visakha_kadhalu #cochinairport #solarairport #kerala #solarenergy #history&heritage 2025-07-23 14:34:00 World’s first solar air.. 1,227 +310% 10 +92%
Gurvayur Postcards: Gurvayur - Though not in my bucket list, we have headed to Guruvayur from Coimbatore. As the legend says the name of this place was derived due to Guru, who is Brihaspati and Vayu who is Varuna have installed Lord Krishna‘s idol in this temple. This is the most sacred temple for many Kerala Hindus. They perform many rituals, right from Anna PRASANNA, to weddings here. Here, the temple is abuzz with devotees on almost all days. Photography is totally prohibited. We couldn’t capture the beauty of the temple, however, we could feel the sanctity of the temple. This structure is small in size compared to the visitors that is attracting from across. Guruvayur is also called as Dwarka of the South . What astonished was, lack of Volunteers or organisers to help or to guide us towards Darshan inspite of we planned for a special darshan via online. We had to approach POLICE enquiry room to understand systems over there. Temple has wooden architecture with tiled roof and ornately carved structures. It can be maintained better. All it is were crowded with people, and we couldn’t find a hygienic eating space near the temple, so we headed back to Thrissur to have our lunch. No one guided us even to buy PRASAD, and there was no PRASAD being served at the temple. 2025-07-22 21:44:14 Gurvayur Postcards:.. 37 -88% 0 -100%
Falaknuma Palace: Do you know, where the worlds largest dining table is? It’s in Hyderabad Falaknuma palace. Falaknuma Palace, perched on a hillock 2,000 feet above Hyderabad, was built in 1894 by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra, the Prime Minister of Hyderabad and a member of the Paigah noble family. “ Falaknuma” means “Mirror of the Sky” in Urdu, a name befitting its celestial grandeur. The palace was later gifted to the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Mahboob Ali Pasha, who used it as a royal guest house for dignitaries, including King Edward VIII and the last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II. Architecturally, the palace is a blend of Italian and Tudor styles, with interiors designed by Englishman William Ward Marret. Its scorpion-shaped layout, marble staircases, massive Venetian chandeliers, and a library modeled after Windsor Castle showcase the Nizam’s penchant for European sophistication. One of its key highlights is the 101-seat dining table, believed to be one of the longest in the world, crafted with impeccable acoustics and service mechanisms. The palace lay dormant for several decades before being restored by the Taj Group and reopened in 2010 as a luxury heritage hotel. Today, Falaknuma Palace is not just a symbol of Hyderabad’s opulence but a living museum of the city’s regal past. Its views of the Old City, combined with stories of royal leisure, architectural marvels, and rare artifacts like the jade collection, make it a unique blend of history, elegance, and living heritage. #visakha_kadhalu #falaknumapalace #history #hyderabadhistory #tajgroupofhotels 2025-07-19 15:17:37 Falaknuma.. 108 -64% 2 -62%
Salar Jung Museum: one man’s collection! #Hyderabadhistory #salarjungmuseum #art #visakha_kadhalu 2025-07-15 07:11:10 Salar Jung Museum: one .. 66 -78% 0 -100%
Two mad women and a timeless friendship. Ours is a connection that clicked in an instant effortless and mutual. We may not talk every day, but when we do, it’s like no time has passed. The bond is always there, untouched by distance or silence. That one long-awaited conversation becomes a marathon—flowing from what’s for lunch to the philosophy of life, from laughter to life’s questions. Everything spills out, without filters. This week, a long-pending dream finally took flight, a soulful trip, beginning with a serene stop at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. She flew down all the way from Delhi to spend her birthday with me—a gesture that left me feeling incredibly blessed. It was no ordinary birthday for her. She welcomed her new year in the most divine way, witnessing the Abhishekam of Linga Bhairavi, diving into meditative silence, soaking in the vibrations of Nada Aradhana, relishing Satvik meals, and ending the day under the towering grace of Adiyogi, watching a spectacular laser show. The journey continued now to Kerala—culminating in a divine darshan of Guruvayur Sri Krishna. Happy Birthday to my soul sister and my madness twin—Smita. Here’s to many more such journeys, long chats, and shared silences. smitachaturvedi #coffee_conversations_music #visakha_kadhalu 2025-07-13 22:03:14 Two mad w.. 225 -25% 1 -81%
Do you know why Lord Jagannath idols appear different from others? Here’s the legendary story. #Visakha_kadhalu #jagannath #puri #history&heritage 2025-06-30 17:35:55 Do you know why Lord Ja.. 498 +66% 1 -81%
Puri stampede: Whose responsibility? The stampede that took place in puri during Rathyatra has claimed 3 lives. Whose responsibility? Where are we failing as a society? #Puri #Rathyatra #visakha_kadhalu 2025-06-29 14:49:55 Puri stampede: Whose resp.. 471 +57% 19 +265%
Legend of Jagannath Rathyatra: when did Rathyatra begin for the first time? It is said that Radha and her companions cry when Krishna leaves Braj bhoomi to Dwaraka. When he reappears after 100 years near Kurukshetra at Brahma lake, gopikas request him to come back to mathura. That’s when they first built rath chariot for Krishna, Balabhadra and Subhadhra. Looking at the love, he falls in a state of chidananda. Bliss! #visakha_kadhalu #spiceswithstories #jagannathrathyatra #puri #tracingculinaryjpurneys 2025-06-28 17:53:44 Legend of Jagannath Rat.. 579 +93% 11 +112%
Ambubachi Mela: A Sacred Celebration of Fertility and Power The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu festival held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, one of the most revered Shakti Peethas in India. Celebrated in the month of Ashadha (June–July), the festival marks the menstruation period of Goddess Kamakhya, symbolizing the fertility of the Earth. Unlike many traditions that view menstruation as taboo, Ambubachi celebrates it as a divine phenomenon. The temple remains closed for three days, as it’s believed that the goddess undergoes her yearly cycle of menstruation. During this time, no worship or farming activities are performed. On the fourth day, the temple reopens with grand rituals and celebrations, and prasad known as Angodak (water from the sanctum) and Angabastra (the cloth offered to the deity) are distributed among devotees as powerful blessings. Thousands of sadhus, tantriks, ascetics, and pilgrims from across India gather to witness this unique blend of mysticism, devotion, and celebration of womanhood and nature’s cycles. The mela is also a significant platform for tantric practices, deeply associated with the temple’s legacy. #visakha_tales #ambubachimela2025♥️ #assam #kamakhya 2025-06-26 17:57:17 Ambubachi Mel.. 52 -83% 0 -100%
Chitradurga Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy temple: Other than the information sourced from locals I couldn’t ascertain any information about this temple via online sources. Let me know if anyone has any information about this temple and its history and any stories behind it. #Visakha_kadhalu #venkateswaratemple #chitradurga #karnataka 2025-06-22 22:42:45 Chitradurga Prasanna Ve.. 118 -61% 5 -4%
“First Lady of Yoga” Indra Devi is widely recognized as the woman who took yoga to the Western world. She is often referred to as the “First Lady of Yoga”. Devi, born in Latvia, lived a fascinating life, including a stint as a Bollywood actress and later, a yoga teacher in Hollywood. She studied with the renowned yoga guru Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, along with B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois, who also went on to become influential figures in yoga. Popularized yoga in the West: Indra Devi played a pivotal role in introducing yoga to a wider audience in the United States, particularly among celebrities in Hollywood. First foreign woman to study with Krishnamacharya. She was the first woman to study under Krishnamacharya at the Mysore Palace. Taught yoga in China. Before gaining popularity in the US, she taught yoga in China at the residence of Soong Mei-ling, wife of Chiang Kai-shek. She wrote several books about yoga, contributing to its understanding and awareness. Her writings and teachings emphasized the benefits of yoga for stress management, resonating with many in the West. #yogaday #womeninyoga #oneearthonehealth 2025-06-21 16:24:48 “First Lady of Yo.. 33 -89% 0 -100%
Yogandhra: Vizag is gearing up to host Yogandhra event. Pm Modi is going to be here. #visakha_tales #Yogandhra #internationalyogaday #modi #yogaoneearthonehealth 2025-06-20 18:28:59 Yogandhra: Vizag is geari.. 226 -24% 4 -23%
Yogandhra: Vizag is gearing up for Yogandhra on June 21st where Prime Minister Modi is going to join the event. All preparations and mock sessions were completed and the city is going to trend in news and social media. More than 2 Lakh Participants are going to participate in this event. District collector and Commissioner VMRDA have issued following guidelines to participants. Participants should report by 4.30 am at the venue Yoga session 7Am - 8 am Pics: the hindu, India express #yogandhra #visakha_kadhalu #modi #yoga #vizag #internationalyogaday Watch out for my video for complete instructions. 2025-06-20 13:09:21 Yogandhra: Vizag is geari.. 122 -59% 1 -81%
Telosa:15 minute city- Have you heard of? Can we build Andhra Pradesh’s capital Amaravati in this manner? Comment! #Amaravati #visakha_kadhalu #telosa #aicity #sustainablesmartcities 2025-06-17 16:44:33 Telosa:15 minute city- .. 148 -51% 5 -4%
Sringeri: How it has got its name? Sagar Rishyasringa has done his penance here which led to the name as Sringa Giri and later Sringeri. Sankaracharya, has visited this place and established first Hindu Peetham here. Maa Saradamba and Vidya Sankara temple are must visit here. There are 12 energy centers here. #sringeri #visakha_tales #visakha_kadhalu #indiantemples #karnataka 2025-06-17 12:12:22 Sringeri: How it has got .. 589 +97% 4 -23%

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