@ 6000 ft high in Himachal. A trip to Himachal on my bike through 860kms. Our wonderful 5days experience. Ride through Kasauli and Chail .
Break from 47° c to 23° c in Chail, Himachal Pradesh Read More »
Its an amazing experience the moment we reach Hatu peak to view this. Hatu peak is situated above 1152 ft from sea level. 8 km from Narkanda, the road is surrounded by pine and spruce trees. On top of the hill, ancient Hatu Mata temple is located. The peak offers spectacular view of the entire
Hatu peak @ 11152 feet height ASL Read More »
Bangalore, also rendered Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka. Bangalore is India’s third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration. Bangalore is well known as a hub for India’s information technology sector. It is among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in the world. As a growing metropolitan city in a
The old streets: Pulliyaar Koil street, Bangalore Read More »
Monastery in McLeodGanj, Dharmashala, Himachal Pradesh,India Mahayana material offerings might be imbued with the following symbology, the lighting of a candle or an oil lamp represents the light of wisdom illuminating the darkness of ignorance.
Offering: Oil lamp in a monastery Read More »
remembering Trissur pooram on a rainy day in 2005 It was after a long time I went to cover the world largest ritual performance called Pooram, it performed in Vadukkumnatha temple in Trissur, Kerala. As per my plans i found the wonderful position to shoot. Its an Asias biggest event perform annually. The moderate showers that started
Trissur pooram (from my 2005 photo story) Read More »
Brilliant blue cast-iron pillars imported from Birminghan in Karaikkudi, Tamil nadu Chettinad is rich in cultural heritage, art and architecture. It is well known for its houses, embellished with marble , cast-iron pillars and Burma teak, wide courtyards, spacious rooms, and for its 18th century mansions. Local legend has it that their walls used to be polished with
Blue Iron pillar, Chettinad Read More »
Minaret:A minaret (Turkish: minare, from Arabic manārah (lighthouse) is a distinctive architectural feature of Islamic mosques, generally a tall spire with an onion-shaped or conical crown, usually either free standing or taller than any associated support structure. The basic form of a minaret includes a base, shaft, and gallery. Styles vary regionally and by period. Minarets provide a visual focal point and are used for the
Minar of Taj mahal Read More »
University library, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda The library was established on 1 May 1950. At the time of MSU’s establishment, a collection of 5,12,159 books belonging to two state libraries (Huzur Political Office and Secretariat Library) was handed over to the University Library. There were several colleges in Baroda – Baroda College (for Arts),
MSU Campus Library Read More »
Nizamuddin West , The neighborhood surrounding the dargah is named after the saint, and is divided into two parts along Mathura Road: Nizamuddin West where the Dargah complex and a lively market dominated by vendors, the streets and cluster residential complexes are.
the ‘gallies’ of Dilli Read More »
The illanjithara melam during Trissur Pooram, Kerala Enjoy the changing rhythmical pace of the traditional drum (Chenda) beat during the famous Ilanjithara Melam (percussion performance in front of the Ilanji tree) during the Thrissur Pooram. Sudden changes in pace of the drumbeats, emanating from more than a dozen drums, backed by horns and cymbals resonate
kuzhal- Trissur Pooram (illanjithara melam) Read More »
Budha says “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” just remembering the last summer, in 2012 where in Delhi waiting for my family to join me. Lots of things todo? all pending.. nothing is working out the way we planned. And had left little
a year back, at India Gate Read More »
