Chinese Fishing Nets at Kochi

The Chinese fishing nets are a delightful attraction in Kochi. Though you don't find many
catches the nets do attract the tourists' inquisitiveness.

Nature In My Backyard: The Dragonfly

I sighted a new dragonfly today in the morning. When I wanted to snap it, it started moving all around. The first image I could take was on the oleander plant. The second image is on a hibiscus shrub. This November is still very warm, but the hibiscus has stopped flowering.

Shree Poornathrayeesa temple: Temple Bells

The temple bells above against the wooden structure seem novel.

Shree Poornathrayeesa- Temple Relief

The image above is that of a fish in relief in the temple. Such small changes give a distinctive uniqueness to the temple.

Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura

The Poornathrayeesa temple at Tripunithura, (about 6 km from Kochi) is architecturally unique, as is the legend behind it. The temple is believed to have been established by Arjuan in Dwapara Age, some 5000 years back. Vishnu is worshipped in the temple on the Sesha Naga while sitting upright, unlike in the reclining position as in Srirangam (Trichy) or in Padmanavaswamy Temple (Trivandrum).

The temple stands testimony to Vishnu's giving life to ten still born children. In a way it demonstrates parents' immense love of children and their unlimited capacity to pray for the wellbeing of their progeny. The temple made of wood and stones and gives a pristine and ancient look.

Though the temple is dedicated to Vishnu, the main characters are Arjuna, Krishna and the Brahmin whose ten children were still born. Vishnu restored the life of ten of the Brahmin's children and is prayed here for granting children to childless couples.

The Bend on the Road

There is always the surprise element in mountain curves. What is on the other side of the bend?

The Cottage at Devikulam

The cottage at Devikulam bathes in the silence of Munnar, especially at dawn and dusk. You could sense the time standing still. Reflect, write, paint or pray.