The skyscrapers, flyovers and highways with traffic congestion, narrow and noisy alleys – these scenes define Bangkok city. But it has got a serene side also, thanks to the numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries known as “Wat”s. While I was … Continue reading Blind and amputated; yet man’s best friend | Bangkok, Thailand
Exploring Luang Prabang wouldn’t be complete until one visits the Pak Ou Caves and the 2 waterfalls: Tat Kuang Si and Tad Sae. Pak Ou Caves … Continue reading The mystical Tat Kuang Si Falls | Luang Prabang, Laos
An architectural wonder made of white marble, the walls of which are covered with delicate and ornamental arabesque; with absolutely perfect symmetry in gardens, minarets and every other element, in short a monument that personify the exemplary Islamic architecture situated … Continue reading The Jewel Box: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah | Agra, India
Marriages are made in heaven, agreed, but I guess only God knows where a post-wedding photo shoot takes place. Usually the couple will end up at a local landmark wearing ornamental traditional cloths; and the day of the shoot will … Continue reading Wedding photo shoot at Wat Xieng Thong | Luang Prabang, Laos
Today the Malaylees around the world celebrate Onam, a traditional harvest festival. It marks the annual visit of the much loved king Mahabali (Maveli) from netherworld to see his people and we welcome him during this season with much enthusiasm … Continue reading തിരുവോണാശംസകള് | Celebrating Corporate Onam
Two and a half years ago, when I visited Kashmir, it was so peaceful and free from troubled waters making Dal lake appear like a mirror. May peace return to the valley as early as possible. United we stand!!! Continue reading Dal lake: almost a mirror | Kashmir, India
Located close to Wat Siphouthabath, this ordinary yet neatly built bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan river, a major tributary of Mekong River (12th longest river in the world), is aimed mainly at tourists who want to have a glimpse of local … Continue reading Bamboo bridge across Nam Khan River | Luang Prabang, Laos
The ancient Shiva temple at Polonnaruwa was built by the South Indian Chola Kingdom after invading the island nation in 2nd century BC. Cholas ruled Sri Lanka for about 8 decades. It was a bit of a surprise to find … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Frame | Shiva Temple at Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Prisma, unlike the usual tens of thousands of photo editing mobile apps, employed artificial intelligence, which was entirely new for users, to manipulate (or rather transform) photos into something that went beyond the regular photo-filters. The excitement was sky-high when it … Continue reading 10 photos of Thailand that will make you fall in love with Prisma (again)
