As a part of our office decoration for Diwali (an Indian festival of lights), this lamp is made of used Styrofoam tea cups, and discarded DVD’s spray painted with diluted poster colors and loads of glitter. The effort comes to life when the diyas (earthen lamps) were finally lit and the festivities followed!
Say It With Lovely Hues…
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…
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…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Shadow
For time immemorial, shadows have been used to tell time with accuracy. This is the Jai Prakash Yantra, at the Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. Created under the supervision of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, this is the last of the instruments made at the observatory and said to be the most accurate of them all. The interesting…
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!
Stepping Towards Success
I found these two adorable little pups loitering near my building. Although I don’t know their breed, they were extremely loving and adorable. Unfortunately, despite timely care they did not survive for long…
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 2
Any sanctuary or zoo in India sees an abundant number of spotted deer or chital. These animals add to the rich vegetation of jungles and also constitute as a source of food to the rapidly depleting number of Royal Bengal Tigers in the country. Who said the food chain was a fair concept? Doesn’t convince…
Snapshots of my World 