“Allahu Akbar” the chant reverberated inside the tomb Taj Mahal is a synonym for Agra. So if you are visiting Agra it means you are visiting Taj Mahal. If you visiting Agra for the second time it means you are … Continue reading Allahu Akbar | Sikandra, Agra, India
The prolific cosmos flowers dancing in the wind against the shades of brown and green at Nalanda, was a subtle treat for the eyes. Kudos to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) for keeping this UNESCO World Heritage site green … Continue reading Cosmos flowers | Nalanda, Bihar, India
Can’t wait to share this video of the traffic cop who is visibily hyperactive. Maintaining this level of energy under the afternoon sun that too during the notorious Indian summer is purely out of the world. This is my 2nd … Continue reading Everyday hero 1: The dancing hyperactive traffic cop | Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India
A group of women wearing hijab walking through the streets of Zanzibar. This archipelago is predominantly Moorish/Middle Eastern rather than African. If you are planning to visit Zanzibar … Continue reading Hijab | Zanzibar, Tanzania
The mountainous Kigali transformed herself into a jewel box at dusk. The Daily Post Photo Challenge: Silence Continue reading Photo: Kigali at dusk | Rwanda, Africa
Sri Dalada Maligawa which enshrines Buddha’s tooth relic is the most revered temple in Sri Lanka. The air was cool yet it was dense with incense … Continue reading The air was dense with smoke and prayers at Temple of the Tooth | Kandy, Sri Lanka
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
Thao Maha Phrom Shrine popularly known as Erawan Shrine is dedicated to the 4-headed Hindu god Brahma. Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) and Shiva (the Destroyer) form the trinity in the Hindu mythology. Compared to the umpteen places of … Continue reading Praying at Erawan Shrine, Bangkok: Hindu shrine of Lord Brahma
The ground floor of mansion at 120 Armenian Street in Georgetown has been converted into a museum dedicated to Sun Yat-sen, a revolutionary from China who played a pivotal role in overthrowing Qing dynasty during Chinese Revolution. Taiwan consider him … Continue reading Vintage Gem: Sun Yat-sen Museum, George Town | Penang, Malaysia
Of late I have developed a sudden interest in exploring the Western Ghats – a biodiversity hotspot which is older than Himalayas. The Ghats lie parallel to the western coast of India and is spread across 5 states: Maharashtra, Goa, … Continue reading My first visit to Kollur Mookambika temple | Karnataka, India
