Sometimes I travel in search of history, sometimes for art and culture and more often than not in search of nature’s creations. There have been several moments during my travel journeys when I have been one with nature and these photographs…
"Om Namah Shivaya" moments in Maheshwar
Maheshwar is a sharp contrast from Omkareshwar though both are located on the banks of Narmada. While Omkareshwar had all the characteristics of a pilgrim town, Maheshwar had a sense of calm where you could sit by the river and…
Quaint and Calm Labboos Cafe, Maheshwar
After those eventful hours in Omkareshwar, I was headed to Maheshwar by the Narmada. Maheshwar is a quaint town by the river whose claim to fame is the Ahilya Fort named after Queen Ahilyabai who ruled with a tender heart…
Omkareshwar Parikrama, India
I would often see people walking around the temple in clockwise direction 3 times or simply turning around in one place chanting some mantra. I tried seeking an answer, but was promptly told thats the way it is and I better…
Life along the Narmada, Omkareshwar
Having lived in tropical countries most of my life, hot summer (April-May) is all about an affair with mangoes and other seasonal fruits largely remaining indoors during the day . This year was no different and as usual I was suffering from parting blues…
Omkareshwar, On the banks of Narmada
I have not written for a while, though I have been mentally making notes of different things that I experience everyday. A couple of years ago, a young nephew Shubho, recited a beautiful phrase on “OM” that he had learnt…
Boat Ride on Narmada through Marble Rocks, Jabalpur, India
A trip to the Bhedaghat area of Jabalpur is incomplete without a boat ride on the Narmada through the high cliffs or the marble rocks. It is a rather rickety boat ride with a group of 10-12 people on the…
Faith, Colour and the Misty “Dhuandhar” Falls, Jabalpur, India
While in Jabalpur, the Bhedaghat area where the Dhuandhar Waterfalls and the Marble rocks are located is an absolutely must visit. The road to the Dhuandhar (misty+fall) Waterfalls from the parking lot is vibrant and colourful. The otherwise quiet flowing…