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Every sight has a story to tell, some fact, some fiction, some myths and some superstitions. Join us on a quest for these stories at www.storytrails.in

A compliment we’ll treasure—especially coming from someone we admire so much! Krish Ashok, your meticulous research, won...
20/01/2025

A compliment we’ll treasure—especially coming from someone we admire so much! Krish Ashok, your meticulous research, wonderful storytelling, and refreshing, no-nonsense approach to myth-busting are everything we aspire to in the social media world. Thank you for showing us how it’s done!

An impromptu book signing at the airport bookstore today. If you like our videos and reels, you will love this book. A H...
23/06/2024

An impromptu book signing at the airport bookstore today.

If you like our videos and reels, you will love this book. A Hachette publication, researched and scripted by the Storytrails team, available on Amazon and at all leading book stores. The Temple of Treasures and other Incredible Tales of Indian Monuments.

www.storytrails.in/books/


We’re delighted that a digital engagement designed by for has bagged a silver at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Sou...
31/01/2024

We’re delighted that a digital engagement designed by for has bagged a silver at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards South Asia 2023. ‘Chennai-A-Maze’ was a virtual treasure hunt that led participants to lesser known stories of landmarks in . Adapted for the Hindu’s campaign, it ran for a month as part of the events. The associated reels posted collaboratively with have generated millions of views and a lot of positive engagement. You can watch the reels by scrolling down this handle.

Congratulations to for bagging gold for the wonderfully executed campaign.

https://wan-ifra.org/2024/01/digital-media-awards-south-asia-2023-unveils-top-honours-for-digital-media-excellence/

Thank you for this recognition
30/09/2023

Thank you for this recognition

won the ‘Best Niche Tourism Operator Award’ at the . We are delighted at this recognition of our work showcasing stori...
27/09/2023

won the ‘Best Niche Tourism Operator Award’ at the . We are delighted at this recognition of our work showcasing stories of Tamil Nadu through our audio tours, videos and reels. Thanks to Tamil Nadu Tourism and to all of you for your support and patronage!

How did a Britishman come to be known as the ‘father of local self-government in India’? Our latest blog is about Lord R...
02/09/2023

How did a Britishman come to be known as the ‘father of local self-government in India’?

Our latest blog is about Lord Ripon, a Viceroy of India whose liberal policies were way ahead of his times – a man who championed the cause of Indians even as his own compatriots plotted his downfall.

Read our latest blog for his story: https://storytrails.in/history/lord-ripon-the-father-of-self-government-in-india/

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If you haven’t had enough of Chennai-a-Maze, well, we’ve got some news for you! Because of the overwhelming response to ...
31/08/2023

If you haven’t had enough of Chennai-a-Maze, well, we’ve got some news for you! Because of the overwhelming response to the daily challenge, we’ve decided to keep it going for a few more days! So head over to www.crossword.thehindu.com to continue playing the challenge – and don’t forget to watch this space for more Chennai reels!
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Are you a master of all things Madras?Time to put your Chennai chops to the test!The Hindu presents Chennai-a-Maze by St...
24/08/2023

Are you a master of all things Madras?
Time to put your Chennai chops to the test!
The Hindu presents Chennai-a-Maze by Storytrails, a virtual hunt for stories of the city.
The contest is live now!
Visit www.crossword.thehindu.com to play the daily Storytrails challenge.
And follow Storytrails on Instagram and Facebook () to watch the related story-reels the next day.
Come, join the hunt for Chennai's greatest stories!
The Hindu Made Of Chennai

Have you signed up for our upcoming online session on the Buddhist relics of Amaravati? Join us as we explore the story ...
08/08/2023

Have you signed up for our upcoming online session on the Buddhist relics of Amaravati? Join us as we explore the story of Buddhism in India through glorious works of art, folklore, archaeological evidence and conversations with our subject matter expert.

Our guest speaker for this session, Y.S. Alone is a professor at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University. An expert in Indian art history, Prof. Alone has written several research papers on Indian art, Ajanta and other Buddhist caves and popular neo-Buddhist visual culture. He has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions in India and abroad and has also served as a member of various Government of India committees including the Planning Commission, as an advisor for NCERT and a consultant for the Ministry of Culture.

Date and time: 13 August, 3 PM
Click the link below to register!
https://storytrails.in/event/the-relics-of-amaravati/

Travel back in time to explore events that transpired after the death of Buddha; events that were instrumental in the sp...
29/07/2023

Travel back in time to explore events that transpired after the death of Buddha; events that were instrumental in the spread of Buddhism. Join us for an exciting online session where we trace the rise and spread of Buddhism through marvellous art, mighty patrons, catastrophic wars, and much more…

Click the link below to register!
https://storytrails.in/event/the-relics-of-amaravati/

Date and Time: 13 August 2023, 3 - 4:30 PM


The Mongols were infamous for their remarkable conquests that spanned a vast expanse of the world. Yet, they were never ...
22/07/2023

The Mongols were infamous for their remarkable conquests that spanned a vast expanse of the world. Yet, they were never able to conquer Delhi, despite it being within striking distance. Why? The answer is most likely – Alauddin Khilji. The Mongols’ repeated attempts to capture Delhi were thwarted by Khilji’s resolute defence.

Click the link below to read more.
https://storytrails.in/people/the-mad-king-and-the-mongols/
Image credit - By Nvvchar. – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6832995

What happened when the remnants of a Buddhist stupa built by the mighty Satavahana kings were unearthed by chance in the...
17/07/2023

What happened when the remnants of a Buddhist stupa built by the mighty Satavahana kings were unearthed by chance in the city of Amaravati? Who were these Hindu kings who patronised Buddhist art?

This is the story of the discovery of the oldest Buddhist art in the world! Travel back in time with us to explore the events that transpired after the death of Buddha and were instrumental in the spread of Buddhism, and which eventually led to the building of grand stupas and the development of magnificent Buddhist art.

Click https://storytrails.in/event/the-relics-of-amaravati/ to register now!

Date and Time: 23 July 2023, 3.30 – 4.45 PM
On Zoom


One of the many ways in which the British East India Company gained control over various regions of India was by forging...
14/07/2023

One of the many ways in which the British East India Company gained control over various regions of India was by forging advantageous friendships with local rulers and getting involved in internal politics. And some conquests were made simply through financial wheeling and dealing…

Click the link below to read more.
https://storytrails.in/history/the-loan-sharks-of-the-carnatic/


His face can be seen on Portuguese bank notes. There are gardens in Lisbon and in Goa that are named after him. He wrote...
10/07/2023

His face can be seen on Portuguese bank notes. There are gardens in Lisbon and in Goa that are named after him. He wrote one of the first books printed in India. And yet, his body was actually dug up and burned in a posthumous public denouncement. This is the story of Garcia de Orta, a Portuguese physician who fled to India.

Click the link below to read more.
https://storytrails.in/history/the-portuguese-doctor-who-fled-to-india/


Scenes from a workshop at Sprouts Montessori, where our storyteller Lakshmi regaled a bright-eyed audience of over 50 ch...
07/07/2023

Scenes from a workshop at Sprouts Montessori, where our storyteller Lakshmi regaled a bright-eyed audience of over 50 children with stories of the Keeladi excavations in Tamil Nadu. There were tales of a world-travelling bead, skeletons with toothy smiles intact, mysterious scripts that nobody can read yet, and more!

Only 3 more days to go for our online session around astronomy and calendars! Join us as we chart the history of timekee...
06/07/2023

Only 3 more days to go for our online session around astronomy and calendars!
Join us as we chart the history of timekeeping, demystify the Hindu calendar, and puzzle over the connection between astronomy and astrology.

Our subject matter expert is Dr. Bhasker Moorthy, a Professor of Astronomy at Harper College in the Chicago area. Dr. Bhasker has a PhD in Astronomy from New Mexico State University and a Bachelors in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Washington.

Click https://storytrails.in/event/astronomy-and-the-hindu-calendar/ to register now!



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What makes river Ganga special? After a long descent from the mountains, Ganga first enters the plains at Haridwar. The fertile Gangetic plain, home to 40% of India’s population, has shaped mighty empires and nurtured ancient civilisations. Researched and produced in partnership with Uttarakhand Tourism Wardrobe partner - Kalpa Druma #Haridwar #Ganga #GangeticPlains #Yamuna #TriveniSangam #Prayagraj #Storytrails #UttarakhandTourism #Uttarakhand

Where does the Ganga river truly begin? In Hindu mythology, it begins at Gangotri. But hydrologically, its main stem begins at Devprayag, where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers unite. Researched and produced in partnership with @uttarakhand_tourismofficial Wardrobe partner - @hellokalpadruma #Ganga #Ganges #PanchPrayag #Devprayag #Bhagirathi #Alaknanda #Gangotri #Storytrails #UttarakhandTourism #Uttarakhand

The Gospel of Thomas, the full text of which was discovered in Egypt’s Nag Hammadi village in 1945, along with another book called ‘Acts of Thomas’ help us piece together the story of St. Thomas, the apostle who is believed to have brought Christianity to India in 52 CE. #StThomas #GospelofThomas #NagHammadi #ChristianityinIndia #SanthomeBasilica #Storytrails #TamilNadu

What connects the #Kronch hill in Uttarakhand with the #Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu? One deity who goes by many names - Murugan, Kartikeya, Skanda, Kumara, Subramanya; and one story that ends differently in North and South India. Researched and produced in partnership with Uttarakhand Tourism Wardrobe partner - Kalpa Druma #KartikSwami #Kartik #Ganesh #Storytrails #UttarakhandTourism #Uttarakhand

What does the oldest Indian script reveal about the history we’ve yet to uncover? Watch #MysteryHunter, Tuesday at 9 PM, only on Discovery Channel India & discovery+ #DiscoveryChannelIn #DiscoveryChannel #Discovery #DiscoveryPlusIN #DiscoveryPlusIndia #DiscoveryPlus #MysteryHunter #RannVijaySingha #IndianMystery #DiscoverIndia #India

Which is the oldest known Stone Age site in India? Would it surprise you to know that it is in present-day Chennai? For more stories of ancient India, watch #MysteryHunter, every Tuesday at 9 PM, only on Discovery Channel India & discovery+ . In the next episode, travel to the Bronze Age and uncover the mysteries of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Credits: Egmore Museum, Chennai #Pallavaram #Attirampakkam #BruceFoote #Madrasian #DiscoveryChannelIn #DiscoveryChannel #Discovery #DiscoveryPlusIN #DiscoveryPlusIndia #DiscoveryPlus #MysteryHunter #RannVijaySingha #IndianMystery #DiscoverIndia #India

In 1968, the Beatles came to India with other celebrities like Mike Love, Donovan and Mia Farrow. They stayed at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in Rishikesh, now called the Beatles Ashram, and composed many iconic songs. What brought them to India? Researched and produced in partnership with Uttarakhand Tourism Wardrobe partner - Kalpa Druma

Why is an ancient temple in Thirukadaiyur a popular destination for Hindus celebrating their 60th birthdays? According to the Markandeya Purana, it is believed to be the place where death itself was temporarily defeated! Researched and produced in partnership with: Tamil Nadu Tourism Wardrobe partner: Kalpa Druma #Thirukadaiyur #60thYear #Markandeya #Siva #Yama #HinduCalendar #Amritaghateswarar-AbiramiTemple #AncientTemples #Storytrails #TamilNadu

Did you know that the Royapuram station in Chennai is India’s oldest functioning railway station? Researched and produced in partnership with: Tamil Nadu Tourism Wardrobe partner: Kalpa Druma #Royapuram #MadrasRailway #RailwayHeritage #IndianRailways #Trains #Railways #Madras #Storytrails #TamilNadu

Chunar Balua Patthar, dating back 1 to 1.6 billion years, shaped some of India's most iconic structures, from Ashokan Pillars to the Ghats of Varanasi. What makes this stone truly unique? Wardrobe partner - Kalpa Druma Researched and produced in partnership with Uttar Pradesh Tourism Archaeological Survey of India

2300 years ago, Poompuhar was the primary port of the Early Chola kingdom. How did this bustling international harbor vanish from the maps? Researched and produced in partnership with: Tamil Nadu Tourism Archaeological Survey of India Wardrobe partner: Kalpa Druma #Poompuhar #Kaveripoompattinam #Puhar #Kaveripattinam #Cholas #AncientPorts #CholaKingdom #SangamEra #AncientCivilizations

Did you know that the first Bible in any Indian language was published in Tamil? Interestingly, by a German missionary named Bartholomaus Ziegenbalg, who became a Tamil scholar while living in the Danish colony of Tranquebar! Researched and produced in partnership with: Tamil Nadu Tourism Wardrobe partner: Kalpa Druma #Ziegenbalg #Bible #TamilBible #Tranquebar #Tharangambadi #Storytrails #TamilNadu 50 m

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India exists in her stories. Every sight has a story to tell; and every story spawns myriad customs and traditions. Join us on a quest for these stories, on trails that zigzag through the very beat and pulse of the city. Some fact, some fiction, some myths and some superstition. Currently offered in Chennai, Madurai, Pondicherry and Trivandrum, our award-winning walking tours are an easy introduction to the city and an enjoyable way to experience the local way of life.