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The Diaries of a Lone Traveller ”Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Explore. Dream.

Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Discover.” – Mark Twain.

13/08/2017

While walking through the streets of Kanchipuram yesterday, I came to notice a man painting a portrait image of none other than the politician-turned-actor 'Captain' Vijayakanth. An idea to shoot a time lapse video of the same grew out of no where even though a few more pitstops were there to reach as per the original plan before calling it a day. When asked for the permission to the artist himself, he readily agreed & adjusted himself so that I can shoot. Abandoning the plans for that evening, I stood beside him & began to shoot in my mobile. It took me 53 odd minutes & 250 images to arrive this final product. Once when completed his creation, I showed him this 10 second footage & he was beyond happy. 'Adayengappa... Super sir!' was his immediate response & stretched his right hand forward for a shake hand. Noticing the paint marks inside his palm, he himself quickly attempted to pull back his hand. But as I stretched my hand forward & told 'parava illai boss', I got one of the warmest appreciation in my entire life in the form of a firm shake hand. When I asked his name, his reply was like 'Elumalai... seven hills', drawing 7 in the air. As I told him "you are really talented", I saw drops of happiness in his wet eyes and hence my day was made. This sort of experiences are what keeps on pushing me to travel more despite of the disappointments getting on the road & hence making me a better person. :)

Next time, if someone criticises Masala Dosa in front of you, terming it an 'Unhealthy stuff full of nothing but chunks ...
05/11/2015

Next time, if someone criticises Masala Dosa in front of you, terming it an 'Unhealthy stuff full of nothing but chunks and chunks of carbohydrates', take him/her to Mysore or being more precise, to this awesome place named Hotel Mylari in Nazarbad Main Road and get a Mysore Mylari Dosa or Mylari Sagu Dosa or simply a masala dosa without Aloo. (Yes. You read it right! Not even a single piece of potato.) This finger licking good delicacy, endemic to Mysore, stuffed with masala made of Carrot, Beans, Onion, Coconut & Green chillies tastes heaven, believe me. So when you are at Mysore next time, make time to grab a seat in this small taste paradise & taste the exquisite Mylari Dosa. And never forget to order a steamy Mysore Filter Coffee and ensure double delight. :)

Unfortunately, for thousands, only footpath serves as a place to lay their heads down. An early morning shot from Pondic...
23/10/2015

Unfortunately, for thousands, only footpath serves as a place to lay their heads down. An early morning shot from Pondicherry. (Shot with Moto G2 5 MP cam.)

A paradigm of Dravidian Architecture.
05/04/2015

A paradigm of Dravidian Architecture.

This is what you see when standing in front of the first 'Gopuram' of Brihadeeswarar Temple. A few steps ahead, and you ...
05/04/2015

This is what you see when standing in front of the first 'Gopuram' of Brihadeeswarar Temple. A few steps ahead, and you will enter the magical world of magnificent Chola Architecture.

12/01/2015

Every year on Pushya Bahula Panchami day, almost all Carnatic Music Stalwarts assemble together in a small village on the banks of river Cauvery named Thiruvaiyaru near Thanjavur to pay homage to a Saint who is nothing less than a legend, on his samaadhi day & chant his immortal kritis. When compared to those amazing keerthanas composed by him, the songs what tag with 'evergreen' label seems undeserved to be called so.

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While walking through the streets of Kanchipuram yesterday, I came to notice a man painting a portrait image of none other than the politician-turned-actor 'Captain' Vijayakanth. An idea to shoot a time lapse video of the same grew out of no where even though a few more pitstops were there to reach as per the original plan before calling it a day. When asked for the permission to the artist himself, he readily agreed & adjusted himself so that I can shoot. Abandoning the plans for that evening, I stood beside him & began to shoot in my mobile. It took me 53 odd minutes & 250 images to arrive this final product. Once when completed his creation, I showed him this 10 second footage & he was beyond happy. 'Adayengappa... Super sir!' was his immediate response & stretched his right hand forward for a shake hand. Noticing the paint marks inside his palm, he himself quickly attempted to pull back his hand. But as I stretched my hand forward & told 'parava illai boss', I got one of the warmest appreciation in my entire life in the form of a firm shake hand. When I asked his name, his reply was like 'Elumalai... seven hills', drawing 7 in the air. As I told him "you are really talented", I saw drops of happiness in his wet eyes and hence my day was made. This sort of experiences are what keeps on pushing me to travel more despite of the disappointments getting on the road & hence making me a better person. :) #TheJoyOfTravelling #LoneTravellerDiaries

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