“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 […]
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Cosmos flowers | Nalanda, Bihar, 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 […]
Everyday hero 1: The dancing hyperactive traffic cop | Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, 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 […]
The air was dense with smoke and prayers at Temple of the Tooth | Kandy, Sri Lanka
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 smoke and prayers – a catalyst for meditation.
Bamboo bridge across Nam Khan River | Luang Prabang, Laos
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 […]
Praying at Erawan Shrine, Bangkok: Hindu shrine of Lord Brahma
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 […]
Vintage Gem: Sun Yat-sen Museum, George Town | Penang, Malaysia
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 […]
My first visit to Kollur Mookambika temple | Karnataka, India
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 […]
