Ornate Cambodian Wonders : Preah Khan, Angkor

 Mystic  and magical...

profound tranquillity and calmness...

astonishing Khmer art and architecture...

 When I am completely lost in its mesmerising, ancient beauty...amidst the wondrous ruins in 
 Preah Khan, the huge, highly explorable monastic complex in Angkor region, Cambodia.


This super imposing monument of  Preah Khan or Prah Khan, built by Khmer King Jayavarman VII and was dedicated to his father. In harmony with the architecturally similar 
Ta Prohm, (which was dedicated to Jayavarman VII's mother) it originally severed as a Buddhist monastery and school, engaging over 1000 monks.




Preah Khan means 'The Sacred Sword', was built on the site of Jayavarman VII's victory over the invading Chams in 1191, like most other temples of Jayavarman's reign, is not uniform in style. Although a Buddhist monastery, there is nonetheless an abundance of Brahmanic iconography.




It is a short and quick post. Presently my mind is soaked in Cambodian wonders, will be back soon with loads of posts on ancient Khmer splendours.


Stay tuned!

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A Very Happy Chinese New Year

Wish you all

a very happy

and prosperous

Lunar New Year

(the year of the Rabbit)

pics are from my

Singapore life

a Chinese Temple

isn't it beautiful??

Have a lovely week ahead !

...and after the B-R-E-A-K...!!:)

Yup, am back...from a lovely lovely Hong Kong vacation !!:)....

[Lonny Mag]

Well, physically tired a little bit.... but mentally am fresh and oh yes,...still  there... in Hong Kong!!:)...All you know how difficult it is to come out from this wonderful vacation mood and get back to action again!!...

                                             [Lonny Mag]

Though Hong Kong is almost the second home for DH (thanks to his frequent business trips...lol) it was my first visit ever :) ...but I'm a little partial to Singapore!!...not fair na?? Hmmm, I agree :).....Actually all these major South East Asian cities SG, HK, KL have something in common...high rises, malls (yes, indeed they are shopper's paradise!!), superb eatery joints, extremely glittery night life, kids friendly theme parks, luxuries in abundance .....well,...but I think Singapore is my personal favourite....at least it's much more greener than any of them..!!:)...

In  Hong Kong one can enjoy the beauty of hills and water at the same time.....that is indeed a bliss!!:) ...both of us are complete nature freak...but once in a while these sort of city trips are also wonderful....and for the kids??...don't ask me dear!!...those brats only know about Disney Lands and Water Parks :))

                                  [IKEA Family Live]

   At present am a little disorganised....

[Lonny Mag]

...and it will take some time to settle down completely...the kids, the home, the work and a long to do list..:(

The Halloween and Diwali are on the cards...and am yet to start all the preparations....hmmmm !!

Now, I just want to complete everything ASAP...and wish to sit here with a cup of hot coffee and a good book.....:)

                                                                                                            [Lonny Mag]

Missed you all wonderful people and your beautiful blogs!..yup, a lot...!!...Thanks a ton for your lovely vacation wishes....Thank you all...who visit my blog everyday, give me constant support (even when I'm not here), send all those mails/queries about Indian decor/ decor stuffs, drop comments, all my friends-followers-readers and make me super duper happy...... Shubho Bijoya to everyone...I know ,I know am late...but better late than never!!...I just want say You are the BEST :)

Will get back soon....till then Happy Blogging :)















                                                                                 
                                                                                    

Back from Phuket....!!:)

Hi Friends!!!
Yup, finally 'am back...from a lovely, relaxing Thai beach holiday :)
It was a wonderful wonderful time with hubby and kiddos....  enjoyed this much needed break thoroughly !!:) The mysterious Andaman sea and white sandy beaches were perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, para sailing and all sorts of sea sports!!
But yes,...missed you all !!.....my dear ladies....and your beautiful blogs !!!

Here, an unforgettable sunset at Phuket (Patong) beach and some para sailing....mesmerising !

                           

                           

                          

......and more and more to come...so, stay tuned !!:)....

Please, do not copy or save any of these above photographs....all are my personal pics.

A Pot full of Chinese Tea....

• A rainy day in Singapore....
• The local Chinese flea market....
• Loads of Oriental inspirations....
• Antique Chinaware.....
• White 'n blue....'n blue 'n white  prints....
• Some Orchids in bloom....
• Small Japanese hand fan...
• A pot full of  pure Chinese lemongrass tea...

      WELCOME to my Oriental world :)

Some South East Asian decor ideas from my humble nest...one of my favourite Chinese tea sets....and some typical Chinese design elements....hope you have enjoyed :)

Would love to hear from you all.....as always!!

The Tropical Rain Forest....and....the Tribal Shop :)

• The South-East Asian rain forest...
• Complete Tribal life....
•  Flavour of the Tropic.....
• Jungle Safari....
• Colours and warmth and mystries....
• The famous Singapore Night Safari....

......and an eye candy tribal shop with loads of warm inspirations!!

     Welcome to this Oriental World !!!

Enjoy this colourful Tribal tour :)

Source: My personal album...please do not copy.