Born a Gujarati and brought up in the Tamil Nadu state of India, Krishnakumar T.K. alias KK says he fits nowhere. He is a man in search of an identity, who looks for it everywhere.
Krishnakumar T.K. is a passionate heritage enthusiast, travel blogger, self-published author, and public speaker whose work bridges cultures, stories, and communities. Though not formally trained as a historian or archaeologist, his deep interest in Indian heritage, epics, and temple architecture has led him to document and interpret the rich cultural landscape of India through accessible storytelling and research-driven exploration.
He has traveled to thousands of places and has written more than 1,800 travel articles in his blog IndianColumbus. His blog is so popular that it has got more than 31,00,000 visits so far.
His articles often unravel the layers of temple architecture, iconography, and Puranic connections in a way that appeals to both lay readers and heritage enthusiasts.
Krishnakumar has authored several books, including a well-received series on the Valmiki Ramayana, temple guides, and short story collections in Tamil. He has also produced videos and short-form content aimed at promoting heritage literacy.
Being an ardent fan of Shri Cho Ramaswamy, he has a separate blog about Cho’s films and plays. You can visit that blog by clicking this link.
He also gives lectures on various subjects. Based on requests, he also curates heritage walks to his close circle of friends.
He has written and acted in a few short-videos promoting heritage. He has acted in a short film. He has written several book reviews.
His blog was ranked as one of the best blogs in multiple forums. He and his blog were featured in many prominent newspapers numerous times. His blog can be found in the “Bibliography” section of a few recently published books.
He provided his subject matter expertise on waterbodies to the award-winning author Erica Gies. She compares him to Joel Pomerantz in her recent book titled “Water Always Wins”. He is featured throughout a particular chapter in the book.
Shri Diwakara Tanujah, a poet, wrote a poem about him in classical Tamil, which he considers a great honor.
His organization awarded him “OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD – HERO IN OUR MIDST” in recognition of his blogging and heritage-related activities. This award was given only to 25 people among three lakh employees of his organization.
He provided subject expertise and conducted guided walks for the Adyar River Cultural Mapping Project, contributing to the understanding of Chennai’s riverine heritage.
He supported the Tamil Heritage Trust’s HOWSAT (How to See a Temple) initiative, delivering talks and walks that help participants decode temple structures and symbolism.
He has collaborated with various Rotary clubs and non-profit organizations, conducting heritage walks and awareness programs tailored for children and local communities.