Crispy rice cakes with tomato salsa
byCrispy rice cakes with tomato salsa – makes 12-16 pieces Rice- 1 cup (cooked) Whole wheat Flour- 2-3 tbsp (can use any flour, ragi,…
Dvara Siruvani – a refreshing mix of art, architecture and nature
byThe drive into the gates of Dvara Siruvani goes past the Mudanthurai check dam. When the river flows generously, the cascading waters at the…
Silambam, The Art of Combat
byThose who have heard of Silambam, an ancient form of warfare, will probably equate it to a muscular lot of artists practicing precise movements…
A Classical Elegance – The Architectural Allure of Anaimalai!
byThe year 1951 bore witness to the completion of a house newly constructed in the Anaimalai region within the Pollachi tehsil. As one stands…
A Heritage Treasure – The timeless elegance of Sundarapuri
byVisiting heritage structures are in itself a visual treat. The enthusiasm doubles when one comes across house owners, who are not only extremely aware…
Thevar Aatam | Rhythms of Grace
byThe drive from the outskirts of Pollachi town towards the picturesque Aliyar is dotted with small villages, one among which is known as Kambaalapatti,…
The Regal Charms of Samathur Zamin
byThe village of Zamin Samathur is home to the Vanavarayar clan. Believed to have established base here several hundred years ago, the Samathur Vanavarayars…
Va Pho Asian Canteen
byAsian food has a great affinity with most Indian palates. So, it was no surprise that an excited buzz broke out among foodie circles…
Pollachi Navratri – Bringing Together Man and Traditions
byFestivals were celebrated in accordance with the beliefs of the community. We would be incorrect in assuming that these celebrations conformed only to the…
The vibrant hues of Puliyampatti Sandhai
byVisiting a village shandy, particularly in the rural setting of Pollachi, amounts to an experience unlike any other. Over the recent months, I’ve come…