Banerjee’s professional journey has taken him across diverse properties in Asia, ..

Madikeri is among the few places in the country where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi have been preserved; the urn of ashes was taken out in a procession from the Kodagu District Treasury office

The ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were taken out in a procession through the streets of Madikeri in Kodagu near here on Monday as part of Martyrs’ Day.

Architect George Emmanuel Ramapuram relates to the buildings of the past as a legacy, a treasure trove ‘that is proud to be passed on’, the longevity of these buildings coming with a huge sustainable quotient.

It is a language that speaks of growing up amidst intense nature, dense woods, the hills and its streams, flora and fauna leaving a deep imprint that has translated into physical structures which totally merge into their green environs.