I am one of the lucky few who is blessed enough to spend my life married to my best friend. This Valentine’s Day, I was gifted a rose of each hue, for all the colors I bring to his life. And for this International Women’s Day, here’s hoping everyone who stops by realizes how special…
Category: Landscapes
Gateway to The City of Dreams
A city that never sleeps, one with a never-say-die, don’t give up or who-cares-a-damn attitude, Mumbai is home to millions of people. And yet it its opens its heart and doors to many more with every passing day. Some call it spirit, but for us, its just a way of life, as we know it best 🙂
Weekly Photo Challenge: Shadow-2
The Jaipuri Kings had a very colorful way of introducing the world to their first queen (Raj Mata); they created for her the biggest jharokha (window) in the palace which lights up as the sun’s rays fall in throughout the day. Who said shadows were dark, gloomy and scary? A bit of class and innovation can…
An Evening at the Beach
It is rare to find any Indian beach clear of people or their possessions. I have a fascination for water, and this picture is a very strong reminder of many lessons of life. Every lonely evening need not be empty, the setting sun and the tiding waves will return with a hope of a colorful existence!
Nainital at its Best
The eastern end of the lake spots hordes of hotels, bustling with eager tourists. This part offers the best views of the small hill-station. This point opens to the Deopatha peak. Nainital is believed to be one of the 64 Shakti Peeths. Hindi mythology talks of a story where Lord Shiva, the destroyer was carrying the charred remains of his…
The Foothills of Kumaon
The Queen of Kumaon, Nainital is one of the most beautiful and serene places to visit. Engulfed between the Naina peak at the north, Deopatha at the west, and Ayarpatha on the south, the calm and serene lake is at its soothing best as the sin rises marking the beginning of another eventful day! Nainital is also known as the…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Abundance
Nainital in the snow clad region of Uttarakhand, India offers the most amazing scenes of natural beauty and life, and is also a thriving hub for excellent education. This photo depicts the abundance of existence in a location perched high up on a hilly region!
Chittor ki Rani Pandmini ka Jauhar
Time for a lesson in Indian history. The rich Indian culture is well rooted in the religious scriptures, legends and folklore. And one such tale is that of Queen Padmini of Chittor. Said to be beautiful beyond belief, there were many who wanted her to rule their hearts along with their kingdom. One such King…
Sahelion ki Bari
Saheliyon-ki-Bari (A special garden for the royal Maidens) is more like a fountain garden at Udaipur, Rajasthan. The garden amazes you right from its door. Hidden behind its hinges is a piping system that controls the height of fountains lined for welcoming the queen and her 48 maidens. The fountains turn-off automatically as the gates…
Sheesh Mahal
The Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) is probably the highlight of the Amber Fort or Amer Fort which lies, 13 km from Jaipur, Rajasthan. Closed for restoration when we were on a visit, folklore says that the room could be lit by a single candle because of the mirror placement. The palace was also the…
Snapshots of my World 