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…
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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…
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…
Let the games begin!
The love for cars that the kings of Udaipur have is not a hidden fact. Apparently, in the good old days, the hood ornament was a representative for what the car was used for. A polo player mounted on a horse meant that the king was on his way for a polo match. Likewise for…
Suryavanshi Maharanas of Udaipur
The Maharanas of Mewar belong to the Suryavanshi or the Solar Dynasty. Along with the Lunar Dynasty, this dynasty is one of the prominent in Hinduism. This makes them a part of the Kshatriya clan or the warriors who worship the Sun as their primary deity. Their logo always shows the tribal as equal since…
Snapshots of my World 