We traveled through the Kutch area of Gujarat stopping intermittently at different villages and towns to explore the wild, history and more often than not the rich art heritage. While passing through stretches of barren land sans any form of…
Morchang ~ Melodious Tunes of Metal
Walking around a dusty hamlet (Nirona) in the heartland of Kutch in Gujarat, India, in search of hand made bells, I chanced upon a musician who crafts bells for a living. Neighbours pointed out to a house where they made bells…
Indifference to Admiration: Wild Ass Sanctuary
Have you ever ignored or rather been indifferent to something or someone until one day your mind’s eye opened and you recognized their being, the inherent beauty in them and their role in your life!!! This is exactly what I…
Joy of experiencing Full Moon in Rann of Kutch
While planning a road trip through Kutch, I ensured we were spending two days around the full moon in the Great Rann. I was quite influenced by the advertisement on television by matinee idol Amitabh Bachchan describing the beauty of the…
Mandvi Beach: Little Birdie Teaches about Life
I was enjoying the warm sunshine on my shoulder and the cool blue water caressing my feet in Mandvi beach. I have seen the Arabian Sea in many places but there is something magical about Mandvi, the water is uber…