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A unique heritage hotel- Sterling Swamimalai.

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081393839125485378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEsBXdYZvJ9va5dM8WH3W4bxvCUn66z2-r4znB8Xj1Q2v_euLDSJnTsCSFlfRuj2iWAFM3I6njkUiUUqmLnSB5B9LuNRdEfGKFC22LRvJHfkU_hLkAodkpS4-NSwtNSOcJh8_gnIt21w_b/s400/ss14.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><a href="http://www.sterlingswamimalai.net/">Sterling Swamimalai</a> was our first choice when we decided to make a trip to Tanjore last December and we cherish our stay and memories till date. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081403794859677714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjyTd7m6dSLO8_i-1xwn0uExsuSXwQGX-RYHriTi1ut1DVm7ono8uSUjhuF_Vs4gy0jt1KkwyA3eNUm6MCidjl6U9OISXFcGJdclsoj7DZWNWiAIdiYETz-scQHT-Cm05M1tzcLUc24HD/s400/ss17.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />A villa built in 1896 in a traditional south indian style is the nucleus of this resort. The other cottages are inspired by this main structure. The resort is the brain child of <a href="http://www.indecohotels.in/steve.html">Steve Borgia</a> of <a href="http://www.indecohotels.in/">Indeco Hotels</a>.<br /><br />The minute you step into a very discreet entrance, you are transported to the 19th century.<br />You are welcomed with temple bells ringing and a beautiful 'Kolam'- Rangoli design at the entrance. The setting is very rustic with the ambience like that of an old south indian village.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081408051172268098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVtSHrpfAk2YoBy58K_SiiA9VcUAx9_piWdBfu6TUDUfNz-oHKirAT9KnHhyoPHHxH_gdpVnWqwt2sCZR4gur8SULH6HCozeXGZanrscrduYfgbfufWdr0v1akmuVQrHyIjzcnvGFKlM5/s400/ss18.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Amazing terracotta figures of Gods & Goddesses are scattered all around the resort. All courtesy the in-house potter.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDssAARb4eojTNpuwuhgXY2n316J8jY59E8jedTTDC5paSUCvvnLohJjXqxQT8egZtRXd3itlR24Kb_4BEqCaJupzVZIsQxnhSuCXdkdoPDwn1CMUCFdgEo4EcKT27hlsAWIC2UMeUD6u/s1600-h/ss5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081394380291364738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDssAARb4eojTNpuwuhgXY2n316J8jY59E8jedTTDC5paSUCvvnLohJjXqxQT8egZtRXd3itlR24Kb_4BEqCaJupzVZIsQxnhSuCXdkdoPDwn1CMUCFdgEo4EcKT27hlsAWIC2UMeUD6u/s400/ss5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Coconut, Banana, Jackfruit, Papaya trees form the perfect setting for the village scene.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uGaYHD45fuCFb0jwHDfVWEtJDMT-m-1t2-rSp6291JCe0pa7MhmfVtv3JKWpR5K2YBk694BXZDV1S-NPfQ71LqLwPuOg4uvFF7wcPh5Opn2VdA71h1jUN8zxMGAZ6-oMSpbbnwWZUVPe/s1600-h/ss12.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081394384586332050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uGaYHD45fuCFb0jwHDfVWEtJDMT-m-1t2-rSp6291JCe0pa7MhmfVtv3JKWpR5K2YBk694BXZDV1S-NPfQ71LqLwPuOg4uvFF7wcPh5Opn2VdA71h1jUN8zxMGAZ6-oMSpbbnwWZUVPe/s400/ss12.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Beautiful folk goddess figure!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmojqaYtQI33T10blsdwIlqG0h6ers2_iDdOfvGq7rJb9vrtY_DIh8CTFPlcX7hcAGDf1n1cS7tPhG267KqdAUgsboNtjQp9l09TFtHlAvz37niz9_1MGaWcuZLNkYm4auvNEWCOqtRoLU/s1600-h/ss10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081394384586332066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmojqaYtQI33T10blsdwIlqG0h6ers2_iDdOfvGq7rJb9vrtY_DIh8CTFPlcX7hcAGDf1n1cS7tPhG267KqdAUgsboNtjQp9l09TFtHlAvz37niz9_1MGaWcuZLNkYm4auvNEWCOqtRoLU/s400/ss10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> A traditional village house forms the dining area.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081395522752665538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvFwHfhsIwTZyfcu6YNcJ4D10QtczaxPGntVZv3jB6-SVXBXVgbV6wcJLcO7vvsnSPBBjWWAnokzTmXVBgcE9LvylCq8M0qLJ1aqTvOCGyEXzYpTh1_sS5Dq3XWSxQyY5SVUxurazt_e1/s400/ss6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Even the trees are treated well, the potter has created lovely terracotta eyes for the trees.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFkswpNZfkSVygcFCEm8s9DMLKIOYH897TzchuUtSUq9HhyphenhyphenvDnNCi52KhWWI6A2O_ACi3OfK_LWePz6O8CP6QKraEcE35-FqYHt8acPBjeWdRYNy6pMBO_LRi_Sm8W3i2xbDBJRE3Lke_4/s1600-h/ss16.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081394388881299378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFkswpNZfkSVygcFCEm8s9DMLKIOYH897TzchuUtSUq9HhyphenhyphenvDnNCi52KhWWI6A2O_ACi3OfK_LWePz6O8CP6QKraEcE35-FqYHt8acPBjeWdRYNy6pMBO_LRi_Sm8W3i2xbDBJRE3Lke_4/s400/ss16.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081395527047632866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4ERMM3x0wjAuMDsiLtt_JQIEXVOA9G3E3TZn_Z-a6QFQdI51uJS8bM0sIJZxbQchBzqjlKgO1XeFeA12vQwEduYw9Zu6YNYiqmFBQB1KFpU5LN4ekQrwL0SYIb3-6fgSWPjv38UPOsJ9/s400/ss8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The rooms are basic with traditional furniture. The roll-up blinds are made of natural fibres for good air circulation.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaiiYguD1cBp1TOrxozfcM4O5D8Xv-vi_1G-_Vj76gSk_GfCCzjJW8vUozi56K5opTnFoEcfwg1EqDm5BsrgOlPmqQY8BseqGV9ehpbLiAkCnCvw2HtE7y75MfBA7UfqoXwVWexDWIu-r/s1600-h/ss1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081393843420452690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaiiYguD1cBp1TOrxozfcM4O5D8Xv-vi_1G-_Vj76gSk_GfCCzjJW8vUozi56K5opTnFoEcfwg1EqDm5BsrgOlPmqQY8BseqGV9ehpbLiAkCnCvw2HtE7y75MfBA7UfqoXwVWexDWIu-r/s400/ss1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ywD8g5_gHQZ4o49tb9KvYbkMt4gp_Do4le_X5K9T78fpeIJ29My5HtyT9EvXljMfkwd3wmxo_x2UG938uT0VC-CBhvMbcNyf9P1rsIXdAuyuo90Zi0Qw3t73oaiEWd-1Mpro61BFG92T/s1600-h/ss3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081393847715420002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ywD8g5_gHQZ4o49tb9KvYbkMt4gp_Do4le_X5K9T78fpeIJ29My5HtyT9EvXljMfkwd3wmxo_x2UG938uT0VC-CBhvMbcNyf9P1rsIXdAuyuo90Zi0Qw3t73oaiEWd-1Mpro61BFG92T/s400/ss3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081404400450066482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVj8Ab3t2ZK8iQgrFXcyV5EwaXz9dMOXfq31GwbqbeRUZVgwtBwlFfiD3DucoeKK4_5-BpzRSBV2hslh4frxLuGBWRHHIkPydi1FT095KocPnx8BDPdpsbT9IC-ZDt7aPfFB1subUKrHd9/s400/ss15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmbtdoYenqZle7a_uB_Uv5OyQuEhyphenhyphenq6gfYgh1wsKXlaPG8eDhPzonSz8AUbIFRemwrntdMLs9J-blyVyk2iiRoiEzNbYcQcj34aW4H8bQb31P7dUGzGg5aPuvQO4hJ9w1L2kpjtpwuvnO/s1600-h/ss4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081393856305354610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmbtdoYenqZle7a_uB_Uv5OyQuEhyphenhyphenq6gfYgh1wsKXlaPG8eDhPzonSz8AUbIFRemwrntdMLs9J-blyVyk2iiRoiEzNbYcQcj34aW4H8bQb31P7dUGzGg5aPuvQO4hJ9w1L2kpjtpwuvnO/s400/ss4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The swimming pool is designed like an old temple tank. On special occasions the side slots are lit with earthern lamps in the evening. What a gorgeous sight would that be!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081403786269743090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSGQap3-3vds6ebnKnHm_gUnI_hfmpCzsBy9ivZoVHKrDEIRgkDp6ZsGKI7X4Fey4vey_HqXbVUeAWQkb1KWsGrgZYtzFy_ZwGjycCkB7goAt_7AdDTYNIk8ABMYdlNfRjBpNRgB9wtce/s400/ss11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081395527047632850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcC1a-RFqTQ67vKTo1vNugqdSHSPA-WJNSNoADkVg-fpwa6QY7BH_1TXP3_n5TrBmF-am3s7QeFpgGMm15e2IvKTzsi1KUYIN8NrGmBhCo27OkPuPcJnSnU2xj37kmlYTYWrXLEFYHHu0/s400/ss7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The main villa has a lovely courtyard with a natural well and a museum of antiques.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081404400450066466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicll2V7sbLfB96-enEkfrUbVgyskssgnTYIaLTQMItMR8XsfVNlUeEFdPkmTZi8Q5_fNnsPfNSCJIYhOCo0LOwQvtruIIvkFLluljmLfRgMHUPoM5ei-L1De242UmaucyZOxH3OLu663n-/s400/ss13.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Truly traditional, truly spiritual, truly Indian.</div><br /><div></div><div>Experience it- <a href="http://www.sterlingswamimalai.net/">http://www.sterlingswamimalai.net</a></div></div>

A unique heritage hotel- Sterling Swamimalai.

Sterling Swamimalai was our first choice when we decided to make a trip to Tanjore last December and we cherish our stay and memories till ...

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Thanks Happy Living Blog!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgcp72Pi6p6XeNgTqyNCbrnaob5kWcNzUO6HM0YxQdFxGRrUNyUnbLwbjX3bX5UgijKsgK2eQnGv3rYhTAIt2gVIL_iMVfoy4c_mAqyQb26xfN1CGCSIJZ39rGWkAOlYkGv6vhnS25cyt/s1600-h/happyliving.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5081307321304274738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgcp72Pi6p6XeNgTqyNCbrnaob5kWcNzUO6HM0YxQdFxGRrUNyUnbLwbjX3bX5UgijKsgK2eQnGv3rYhTAIt2gVIL_iMVfoy4c_mAqyQb26xfN1CGCSIJZ39rGWkAOlYkGv6vhnS25cyt/s400/happyliving.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><a href="http://happylivingdesign.typepad.com/"><strong>the happy living blog</strong> </a>became an instant favourite, ever since I stumbled upon it while blog- hopping few weeks back.<br /><br />Erinn describes - <em>'This blog is about everything having to do with the place, experience and spirit of home and making our homes a place that we love'</em>.<br /><br />Erinn of <a href="http://happylivingdesign.typepad.com/"><strong>'the happy living blog'</strong> </a>has been very kind in giving a <a href="http://happylivingdesign.typepad.com/happy_blog/2007/06/new-favorite-bl.html"><strong>great introduction </strong></a>to my blogs.<br /><br />Thanks Erinn!

Thanks Happy Living Blog!

the happy living blog became an instant favourite, ever since I stumbled upon it while blog- hopping few weeks back. Erinn describes - '...

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Illuminate your interiors.

To add the sparkle to your interiors, just light few candles, diyas (earthern lamps), kerosene or hurricane lamps.<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmkFDhZP_is6CSrcFhOGhkwhZJi0gjINwX3VKQ88CJPlMaknhRspTHo7ORuwmpXYOF3R0KoHom2uz3cqMsBoVJc-SGCuvAEqwJaCyQ9tI-oUNCsVuomWXnnNHC9UWiupzJa0P_DyxsBLC/s1600-h/diya2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078809595285769874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmkFDhZP_is6CSrcFhOGhkwhZJi0gjINwX3VKQ88CJPlMaknhRspTHo7ORuwmpXYOF3R0KoHom2uz3cqMsBoVJc-SGCuvAEqwJaCyQ9tI-oUNCsVuomWXnnNHC9UWiupzJa0P_DyxsBLC/s400/diya2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I love lighting diyas or floating candles at the entrance to the house, in balconies, on tables or just about anywhere.<br /><br /><div><div>Here are some interesting ideas.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078823614059024114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGAvjPYRxEgAWeOm-QL8bAru6WYLZMmgeloVFuRj93_e40kZLEaBH_9X3ZxbWuGHNMRGBOyLlx9KZuldFuGrNxOql3IuaJDMqH6DpAWZJ9V-4IljZeNpEbwi03tHilLydiKKrc1blx5CN/s400/ill6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078819722818653890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5ESCakohyphenhyphenhvKM73erJSlL_kjEKXJb-riItnXpwkk3nYPdFBOXUovuRD8CEEZcOuCriCYtmCvlQLlse6Yzdf0aoqiZQdtTvHpp6fB0JG4QGZCXcTln5D8tki8vLVxGYANqlfJJHDYecEw/s400/ill3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em></em><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078819722818653874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWpPEW85VI9V3OwXbtq1_yS3ypf0-AsZvYqWm2ERech6G40aQ79XTmWU5qab-7B9U1JPl9wjGssj7Bz_EUxczIjJJZ6PGCT4HiaWeNgc0cJEFADuXAuBkeyHtNzTKYFnnrWKvfLTTlPCU/s400/ill2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div></div></div></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078823876052029186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZbzYpIJFTiVjX1_VVje_aSox9yAmzhVEjcUrl40zGkXUFwMn-sPolxlZAdZIn64HgXnvceNoRospBI_QjQQmxdh9gDP4ZV2g6LpUMm-OEGDqGlzQM9cSPyy1xRJKrSd_gxZ7Sfk3mXkL/s400/ill7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078819727113621202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpifuM6sWjtLkm-rkAwjIkMU4JQbmN8vei4IpmZExKBLWZ5Hqi8gPS5Ti_r3sniHDMqHkeKV6iFsSk3Srb606rw9PpkLZjqtiZDNmim2VHVfEgOjQRmKW6gYR9Y517g6JQxYgIA5bs2h94/s400/ill4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078819718523686562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizfm-9i6h4EsKhXyY4d9Shxf9o5KYcL86flY-gIUJfCyXYGRP1ajeq4MVOZ38qGBFy7k1lvQtdgF2PGBSol8MZ14Mm5nokfY_HfLQuh__PdQv4oIAk2AUpi-n8W5bxXnAawUQ7YtB8v7Fi/s400/ill1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><em></em><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078823609764056802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gkAEdfOEFvSuTpZfC4fN8sFjbAnLoIAfDFbMLALKyC81v1GEKp0kqG54T4oJ-KcI4Z_WWiF1jyCbXcoE-FycJ9fTsnYVYNIkCJnNTk-ow6-NVbexbb7FWeQSwgkPkTD7ThR4O_EbO1F9/s400/ill5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><br /><em>(Images from Inside Outside, Oct 2006 & Good Earth)</em>

Illuminate your interiors.

To add the sparkle to your interiors, just light few candles, diyas (earthern lamps), kerosene or hurricane lamps. I love lighting diyas or ...

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Mallika Sarabhai's Country Retreat.

When I saw this on the cover of <em>Inside Outside Magazine</em> few years back I just wanted to be there on the swing...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDx3Ft6Uch2l8Kgmfjo_GmTbqzeinlZnG-3rppo2370rVDpVXtM31m4DtVNp15rXpTYHPVfxzjU67EV6ZAF1QAwgMl18CrTPl6dzZDqn3rGw9RQ99cYaxbp88XyI-sXEzm2y3KW1rVw3GY/s1600-h/ms1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076214533095853026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDx3Ft6Uch2l8Kgmfjo_GmTbqzeinlZnG-3rppo2370rVDpVXtM31m4DtVNp15rXpTYHPVfxzjU67EV6ZAF1QAwgMl18CrTPl6dzZDqn3rGw9RQ99cYaxbp88XyI-sXEzm2y3KW1rVw3GY/s400/ms1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a></div><div>This country retreat is designed by Nimesh Patel & Parul Zaveri of <a href="http://www.abhikram.com/Home.html"><strong>Abhikram</strong></a>, for their friend <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallika_Sarabhai"><strong>Mallika Sarabhai</strong></a> a famous Indian dancer, activist & environmentalist.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZoPa8j8D4rDVvtMCPQ-1RbL82fc7S9n-NQv933Gvs3OhAk-Cpk1TuwwW7g1DRlDhHZR59kTPOaEXI_FDv4-tnw4LzpLSAWiWPQlvftClKdiErZdpPXUSkYj_U1tbYQClrwn2zJhWKGWs/s1600-h/ms2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076214533095853042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZoPa8j8D4rDVvtMCPQ-1RbL82fc7S9n-NQv933Gvs3OhAk-Cpk1TuwwW7g1DRlDhHZR59kTPOaEXI_FDv4-tnw4LzpLSAWiWPQlvftClKdiErZdpPXUSkYj_U1tbYQClrwn2zJhWKGWs/s400/ms2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>This is a traditional Gujrati <em>Hitchkar</em> (swing) which can be moved either way to face inwards or outwards.</div><div></div><div>A place in a natural setting where one can rejuvenate and escape from the stressful city life.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizePN99SUdMexTznT7phXE7tlWiHCKztD-MJPFeiE_kZB6q2zfD00Au9YqwMiAzTNgNA2hp6lc4oP0uRkEu056kCLwmjuCCOndcUGQ79NpwyBxVJzfEmLvo1fwn6CPSk3XO8U75r7LgIgo/s1600-h/ms3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076214537390820354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizePN99SUdMexTznT7phXE7tlWiHCKztD-MJPFeiE_kZB6q2zfD00Au9YqwMiAzTNgNA2hp6lc4oP0uRkEu056kCLwmjuCCOndcUGQ79NpwyBxVJzfEmLvo1fwn6CPSk3XO8U75r7LgIgo/s400/ms3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> A series of wood sculptures of birds & serpents are scattered around the place.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjalKA-JQ0i9q9Vpn54jUTc_Y0QWJUkzWZXNKdW_ROErmG4vHVA1DqM2kAzS76RCHrQuzb64nQ3wTJOyxOLcZg2m1rYreQ1Y1WfqAYx6_55wL_JL4tD__MZJeV8faYahZnjXaSP1GDHrxsS/s1600-h/ms4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076214537390820370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjalKA-JQ0i9q9Vpn54jUTc_Y0QWJUkzWZXNKdW_ROErmG4vHVA1DqM2kAzS76RCHrQuzb64nQ3wTJOyxOLcZg2m1rYreQ1Y1WfqAYx6_55wL_JL4tD__MZJeV8faYahZnjXaSP1GDHrxsS/s400/ms4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The walls of the house are plastered with mud to provide natural insulation against heat. The wall has mud patterns with small mirrors fixed on them. ( Lovely!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO7Xg9YCvig67vePhdBLv-3xNPpMaMI8vRju_pzDFkOde-XpPVXs3sH8PiMmiwQlAhM9medHx5pJF2As2g_zBiEbPtDuhNw4azdfYyrP9uAE8LUUbWx_DRe9MT1XL0RtBj3F3ZqQ2DksL/s1600-h/ms6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076214537390820386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO7Xg9YCvig67vePhdBLv-3xNPpMaMI8vRju_pzDFkOde-XpPVXs3sH8PiMmiwQlAhM9medHx5pJF2As2g_zBiEbPtDuhNw4azdfYyrP9uAE8LUUbWx_DRe9MT1XL0RtBj3F3ZqQ2DksL/s400/ms6.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Her living space reflects her beliefs of conserving natural resources & importance of indigenous traditions. The sofas are made of natural materials like cane, jute & handloom.<br /><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076214885283171378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYh_fRTU6Tex43shnrfWqOjX8Kew4IQ3Y_-RrOQfVKCqbX9ADMiXPdyG3k1Ns1Amp0j78dLl7T7xh9Nlqwu5pa9JyjhqBn3JBUpIic7TT3_oW432Hn2DywWkL_Ip_eXv3CdTvJNyI3miYM/s400/ms7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div></div><br /><p>Mallika's love for traditional crafts of Kutch can be seen in the hand embroidered covers and quilted bedcovers in her rooms.</p><p><em>( images from Inside Outside Magazine, June 2003 issue)</em></p>

Mallika Sarabhai's Country Retreat.

When I saw this on the cover of Inside Outside Magazine few years back I just wanted to be there on the swing... This country retreat is de...

2:01 AM

Doorway to Heaven.

Rural India is a great inspiration for door art & vibrant colour combinations! Here are some inspirations. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075411614729669442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDMpyoLukoXXtNciRkeil5ihkcRgE6XWHevm8L0UbBn05NCMTos4ZWUSJSzDXELJ0MzYnasZOtK8G9mo85FaWBoZ98v-r4Lw0UhWffGOGCe4EiKsSU1jRBLOLntbfpnGb3_mMIp5Qfitr/s400/door2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-l4mcUuFpsiD76PJsOLzvKXiZw2K6BNe8XEyVmqjxqRuz64HdiidRvrcTSr6y5KcNMU_2Iw2vwkc78h09TLxLk79weER-fYgWdCWJtP1MlKvhqmhWxPeMr_GklztYUHGfOV0FEU3Dg9Yn/s1600-h/d3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075412280449600386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-l4mcUuFpsiD76PJsOLzvKXiZw2K6BNe8XEyVmqjxqRuz64HdiidRvrcTSr6y5KcNMU_2Iw2vwkc78h09TLxLk79weER-fYgWdCWJtP1MlKvhqmhWxPeMr_GklztYUHGfOV0FEU3Dg9Yn/s400/d3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALaC5vgBKK8PRNCX2g-_FXYWRIyXwtoU8e1MnFQf8BcZ_-FE2cAfNH8KX7vlQQc7QgopqztVB-aehtObkhc-nX-_lRPqQkGTyP7IgmKHhJ1aXklk_vt8lCITUUuM_mJunbXlS2bpNUlkS/s1600-h/d4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075412280449600402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALaC5vgBKK8PRNCX2g-_FXYWRIyXwtoU8e1MnFQf8BcZ_-FE2cAfNH8KX7vlQQc7QgopqztVB-aehtObkhc-nX-_lRPqQkGTyP7IgmKHhJ1aXklk_vt8lCITUUuM_mJunbXlS2bpNUlkS/s400/d4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDQXSfNSiqP2PHA47_rfm5sd8y3CBpztYBTsbuyzTJZ8yGCbyb8nXSTeUBxzoVSM-ZCOcZu36a_rIhyphenhyphenxlb9aWqGKNzkP49yns-okgZwGWqcBU4zTpXZkWqkgQEspRwRHvgwCpgCjnPzUk/s1600-h/door1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075411610434702130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDQXSfNSiqP2PHA47_rfm5sd8y3CBpztYBTsbuyzTJZ8yGCbyb8nXSTeUBxzoVSM-ZCOcZu36a_rIhyphenhyphenxlb9aWqGKNzkP49yns-okgZwGWqcBU4zTpXZkWqkgQEspRwRHvgwCpgCjnPzUk/s400/door1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijalsz5mHLtQWQ8jhed6-3rtQ0Xf6VgiUXj7ZRAFDdFhUX_EpRRq6KqKAVAvyRDwNuL8NZbifgfz62s_oeHZMfgtG5wrNKBsk1e-PjJy7PqQjHBvYT08PEWAf71R38x_RAgRysPuLbnBMC/s1600-h/door3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075411619024636754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijalsz5mHLtQWQ8jhed6-3rtQ0Xf6VgiUXj7ZRAFDdFhUX_EpRRq6KqKAVAvyRDwNuL8NZbifgfz62s_oeHZMfgtG5wrNKBsk1e-PjJy7PqQjHBvYT08PEWAf71R38x_RAgRysPuLbnBMC/s400/door3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075412280449600370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3TcptkktbobAFdah1YIQ7MXIU92hDXiNXabZ9Hi63qamtFdJalLusQjlfq3D6sXWfbSPlPN1ut6Q8gMogeMh13wYDpzY4duzEqJTvAAdVlp9NRDnHrlBqcK6gvL2OPvujgeXHKXORKpZ/s400/d1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsJu-cuNajdhbPeYxlq_o_Yig1SyYIp4660ceYgzefdemmVR4CbMcncfZgahicJwsBC3WluCKTEtOy2-fIMS5WjKoBrDPG9FaccmUgMDG8QhZoRbJPcVB1mxfdw6To7egJLYbt8eP9m8n/s1600-h/door5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075411619024636770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsJu-cuNajdhbPeYxlq_o_Yig1SyYIp4660ceYgzefdemmVR4CbMcncfZgahicJwsBC3WluCKTEtOy2-fIMS5WjKoBrDPG9FaccmUgMDG8QhZoRbJPcVB1mxfdw6To7egJLYbt8eP9m8n/s400/door5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>This an old chettinad door restored from a demolished mansion. We loved the brass door knocker and intricately carved panels, we got it embedded in one of our living room walls.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075411610434702114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VJSdjkng1_OHp0x109W3_liYWdtyCKZzZIL6M0XETBDkwCtIptM892UFUx5v2lNKM39iwEtZ7aRHadcgehNP1qW20yhfRrWw4ebhpFkfE8XynmtPnaxLRQACn6563WKjm4azScAwMRnm/s400/door.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />

Doorway to Heaven.

Rural India is a great inspiration for door art & vibrant colour combinations! Here are some inspirations. This an old chettinad door r...

9:39 PM

The Chettiar Mansions of Karaikudi.

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OJMoZn3dAkEQxPXm1xlmMr4t7P0CvBpVZ86rwJqTvbZQEqQ6ou0LWyHVBZqVONJsbp_hUINiff_kgRed21FrfOa4ERf4WftPvBCeNxZXanNh-kbv2Lwf4JQbPnfnPeDBusC7u_9GIwfS/s1600-h/c1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074417475829533106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OJMoZn3dAkEQxPXm1xlmMr4t7P0CvBpVZ86rwJqTvbZQEqQ6ou0LWyHVBZqVONJsbp_hUINiff_kgRed21FrfOa4ERf4WftPvBCeNxZXanNh-kbv2Lwf4JQbPnfnPeDBusC7u_9GIwfS/s640/c1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Karaikudi is a city in Tamilnadu which is known as the homeland of Nattukotai Chettiars. Chettiars are a prosperous banking & business community many of whom migrated to Burma, Sri Lanka, Malaysia etc .<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8XYWxkuj9zx6Hepr2_AYyXSBgmxDurIkRvjPazoqGE-YO6xTAxB5Nfdy0LEpEMtuo_5vud1dKKpg0MMrB779NyTKdab_FYR2LN0mtEL2jpnW4Xtpde0PxZTz7G-cYZ-WW5pA3qHXxDeX/s1600-h/c2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074417480124500418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8XYWxkuj9zx6Hepr2_AYyXSBgmxDurIkRvjPazoqGE-YO6xTAxB5Nfdy0LEpEMtuo_5vud1dKKpg0MMrB779NyTKdab_FYR2LN0mtEL2jpnW4Xtpde0PxZTz7G-cYZ-WW5pA3qHXxDeX/s640/c2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> We visited a mansion of one of the Chettiars who welcomed us into their home with open arms.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTu9XSo-LVNr2QzNUjUT7KUc_-YCO9GXqn6TOJMPayb73rkJParC9U0qohJLVGWDu-g-GgEei8ySGWb-t0PdkW4PQP3akoYJGug7WFSNjTYvMVCI9a3vUPj4ppH6k9cm1mUTgl_zLa_GW/s1600-h/c4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="491" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074417484419467746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTu9XSo-LVNr2QzNUjUT7KUc_-YCO9GXqn6TOJMPayb73rkJParC9U0qohJLVGWDu-g-GgEei8ySGWb-t0PdkW4PQP3akoYJGug7WFSNjTYvMVCI9a3vUPj4ppH6k9cm1mUTgl_zLa_GW/s640/c4.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Intricate carvings on the door just took my breath away. <img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074417810836982274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVpjG8se_lim3YX8fDazsjmw-4XWcpJkyt5t_7ejts6iVxve4bVJc7bXaG1r4XGLH8MNwyORUvrkb1DnccbVgK1Ttfy9fTGN_6x5Ug0gZmV4ztkZSVTbisoRerDV4fFMTaD0ZcZ91e5kO/s640/chettinad_doorcarving.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /> Close-up of the carvings in one of the main doors.<img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074418725665016338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_Q2AjXccLm7hTrEPbiEN6uDyCg1UFmr-jUFR7oeO2m76SmotBicX8LsuREJZWplK89sPFxFLkbl7yBRs4BWqtQ6Bjcymnf9H97G6iSCpWKyAc2lO_OI44rne3r-ju7MiZYf4hB0QMOis/s640/c6.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" />The design is typical of traditional south indian village homes...there is an open courtyard in the centre through which natural light fills the whole house.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWatTqhDjzujviXyDX38VDFacL6M-Dc0oyAzlbPNWILPAf6ukkCkKTreZiFcmwP8M9TDzJX6Sg8heCyZ3f837gCflFrTxNcL4OkSZU7VzegLsfv5lNFKgDz5AR9zFDovyENnMq7npqsX3/s1600-h/c5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074417484419467762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWatTqhDjzujviXyDX38VDFacL6M-Dc0oyAzlbPNWILPAf6ukkCkKTreZiFcmwP8M9TDzJX6Sg8heCyZ3f837gCflFrTxNcL4OkSZU7VzegLsfv5lNFKgDz5AR9zFDovyENnMq7npqsX3/s640/c5.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Beautiful stone-carved pillars line the courtyard. Colourful handmade floor tiles called Athungudi tiles demarcate the various sections of the house.<img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074418729959983666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjDMZueBvusaKrwKObjYWEW0xwA64K98qYaAlk-Gy6qltqd2fHj5oYnrtpYHc5EBTOR9t6EItBszUkBjjXD4sEddJUi_MxQEcgI4q1prD345kHv_rj7bXP7M5-9oPpgG1QQ5o-iFtjBj7/s640/c8.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" />This entrance room had a chess board floor design.<br /><img alt="" border="0" height="472" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074418725665016354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpug_BooDSJL54EnlGHyi04tACn34zwu_gdvIGjCPZEMy2ADZAlyMGeiW_eGVzlq2glOoclIHXWzkYukw_jbZJDtD_gcJTluMejQafpU1gpJD3oSDDOuLOgqYxWRxiwWsQR9NMX2aFsT5J/s640/c7.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" />Just loved this space dedicated to the black & white pictures of their ancestors. Lovely!<br /><br />The highlights:<br /><br />* Intricately carved doors in Burma Teak.<br />* Carved stone & wooden pillars and beams.<br />* Handmade Athungudi floor tiles.<br />* Carved wooden furniture with antique tiles.<br />* Antique furnitures, enamel, lacquer & wooden vessels from Burma, Srilanka, Malaysia etc</div>

The Chettiar Mansions of Karaikudi.

Karaikudi is a city in Tamilnadu which is known as the homeland of Nattukotai Chettiars. Chettiars are a prosperous banking & business c...

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Tranquilitea - A Tea Lounge.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtxVF-VHpoQKIZ25MsGAhqXlGqYyNQ0grMSHTdJRRdqOZhPf0lY_8t9WOAZ1AL5GTIO9XmRQ9OEnaDWOX_J-jZcz8AEzkmj8mw_4BFsQFTii8FhqJs6bddTPG70BvafctUYtpjGluHR40/s1600-h/tra1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073885930676979986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtxVF-VHpoQKIZ25MsGAhqXlGqYyNQ0grMSHTdJRRdqOZhPf0lY_8t9WOAZ1AL5GTIO9XmRQ9OEnaDWOX_J-jZcz8AEzkmj8mw_4BFsQFTii8FhqJs6bddTPG70BvafctUYtpjGluHR40/s400/tra1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> On our recent trip to Coonoor, the lovely hillstation at Tamilnadu. We spotted this lovely old british style bungalow with beautifully manicured lawns and colourful flowers.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Hesitantly we drove inside and realised it was a tea lounge called Tranquilitea. Wow! </div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073885926382012674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLsOFlzIrZDOP-IOpTZc542Q-QeiUdpPjIj1W2r_q6JArRYWqGN2P1p5ekP4db0eLMqCR-6-O9AuQTid7FqLgPSBYpyyadJyoU9d9sSeAuAabgUj7LLALY9QbkQxomTJSF37bOKTGBKIo/s400/tr.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Retaining the British style, with fireplace et al. intact they had created a tranquil tea lounge where one can savour the flavours of Handmade Teas, Frost Tea and many more and be transported to the bygone days of the Raj.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073885934971947298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu-OWfDUH6Q1W8nSH42advtn9Rf9osX0fr0Cc9mK3OPLizDPvnXQpZkG-p_cQ0YXdhdYSM3ReCob6ao9FONYSU0_262pnw4sb-41CLPLi3E8tqNOZy_RlQMJccXlehEHcoYgeAVeDtl_V/s400/tt1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073885934971947314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukpMAUPn6JBGCvQnorrhEdesSRdjtaNbweMDWU49tm4szdCWaYwbWh_wVdpZYIBe5noetZ10LOrRuOIPhi-VpKIk2koxMWBT3YeHXMI1scrwlP0wEHLoirUgSM5rYElx6GFTYN9zkYmcd/s400/tt2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />

Tranquilitea - A Tea Lounge.

On our recent trip to Coonoor, the lovely hillstation at Tamilnadu. We spotted this lovely old british style bungalow with beautifully mani...

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