This is what I call an ocean of humanity; people coming in and out of every possible direction! Here’s a bit of trivia about the crowd-pulling temple. The Amber Fort at Jaipur is home to the famed Shila Mata temple which spots a big idol of Goddess Kali in white marble. Legend has it that…
Perfection: A Distorted Reality Or A Strive For Consistency?
“Nobody’s perfect!” This one is an extremely subjective statement. Everybody has their own parameters to judge perfection levels. Sometimes people consider that anyone who achieves their set standards of perfection to be successful. But perfection doesn’t set benchmarks for success or failures. The sense of victory when a certain definition of perfection is achieved gives…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Ocean
Not the best image quality wise, but this is one iconic location, primarily because these monuments lie on the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, marking the end of the Indian soil. This picture was in taken in 2003, a year before the tsunami that rocked India on December 26, 2004. This location also sees…
Music: Food for Soul
Music has its roots deeply embedded into India arts and culture. Folk music is a very integral part of ethnic India and the rhythm and musical instruments adopt the regional flavour. Rajasthan is well known for its traditional music and you would find such musician doll sets all over the state. We picked these at…
One Mooo for the Golf Track!
This cute cow is actually a tiny fridge magnet which has travelled the seven seas (read Norway) to grace my refrigerator.
Slow, But Steady!
As I continue experiments with my new camera, here is a picture of a turtle I received as a gift. Here’s a bit of trivia about this artefact. The tortoise, a symbol of longevity, it is said to be one of the protectors in Feng Shui. Best placed in the North of any property, it is…
Say Mooo!
This is one of the first pictures that I captured with my new camera. This mug shot of a Cow comes from a Coffee Mug gift I received at work on account of women’s day last year.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring
Holi is a colorful festival celebrated on the first full moon after the 1st Equinox of the year in India. The festivities mark the end of spring and the beginning of summer in India. The festival is celebrated but setting a tree (Holika) on fire, which marks the victory of good over evil.
A Light at the End of the Tunnel
There are several tunnels on the route that leads to Lonavala, a monsoon paradise in Maharashtra. Indeed there is light at the other end, and knowing that the ride becomes less scary!
The Kesar Garden
The Kesar (Saffron) Garden can be seen from the Queen’s Royal Hammam (Turkish style bath), from the Amber Fort (also known as Amer Fort). Local believe that all the carpets found in old Rajasthan have patterns inspired from the stunning garden’s setting.
Snapshots of my World 